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  • Understanding Plots and Subplots When Layering Scenes in Novels

    Understanding Plots and Subplots When Layering Scenes in Novels

    September 26, 2016February 19, 2024

    A few weeks back, I shared some posts on how writers can layer subplot scenes over the ten foundational novel…

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  • Why Using the Ten-Scene Chart Will Give Your Novel a Solid Framework

    Why Using the Ten-Scene Chart Will Give Your Novel a Solid Framework

    September 19, 2016

    Let’s jump right into this week’s contribution to our look at the ten key scenes you need in your novel….

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  • An Example of a Suspense Thriller’s 10 Key Scenes

    An Example of a Suspense Thriller’s 10 Key Scenes

    September 12, 2016

    We’re taking a long, hard look at those ten foundational scenes for your novel, and I’m sharing examples submitted by…

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  • Nailing That Ten-Scene Foundation for Your Novel

    Nailing That Ten-Scene Foundation for Your Novel

    September 5, 2016

    Over the last month or two, we’ve been looking at the ten key foundational scenes you need for your novel….

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  • Layering 20 Scenes to Create a Strong Romance Novel

    Layering 20 Scenes to Create a Strong Romance Novel

    August 29, 2016

    Last week I probably overwhelmed you by showing you how to integrate the key romance scenes into your foundational ten…

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  • 20 Key Scenes for Writers of Romance Novels

    20 Key Scenes for Writers of Romance Novels

    August 22, 2016

    Last week we began a discussion on romance novel structure. While just about any story of any genre can work…

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  • How to Layer Scenes in a Romance Novel

    How to Layer Scenes in a Romance Novel

    August 15, 2016

    This week (and for over some additional weeks) I’m going to show you how you can layer those next ten…

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  • How to Weave a Subplot into the Structure of Your Novel

    How to Weave a Subplot into the Structure of Your Novel

    August 1, 2016February 19, 2024

    This week we’re going to explore how novelists can layer a series of scenes over the foundational structure that’s already…

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  • A Look at Plot Twists and Smoking Guns

    A Look at Plot Twists and Smoking Guns

    July 11, 2016February 19, 2024

    You now have the first ten key scene types presented to you. If you missed the last few Monday posts…

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