Did you know most pulp fiction short stories clock in at a spare 5,000 words? One pulp fiction writer, Nelson Slade Bond, developed a pulp fiction formula so easy to use, the short stories practically wrote themselves. Keep reading to see how you, too, can write punchy and popular shorts. What is the Foolproof Pulp Fiction …
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Ever notice in thrillers and action movies how the suspense builds, builds, and builds some more? The rising action continually pushes the story forward, much like those mountain roads that twist and twist up a steep incline. In writing, the Fichtean Curve Plot Structure places the hero and heroine in a series of rising actions …
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Do you have an amazing idea for a story, but no clue how to begin? Or perhaps you’ve written the first chapter but now you’re struggling with what comes next. The problem may be writer’s block, but it’s more likely you simply need a guide. If so, the Three Story method might be just the …
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Just as the seven dwarves of Snow White weave together distinct qualities, writers must weave several beats, pinch points and turning points into clear narrative. With its strategic plot points, Plottr’s Seven Point Plot Structure template helps you do just that. What is the Seven Point Plot Structure? The Seven Point Plot Structure Template is …
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Grab your magnifying glass and deerstalker hat as we prepare to unravel how to write mystery fiction using the Sleuth’s Journey Plot Structure Template in Plottr. Whether your story is a cozy mystery with a kooky amateur detective or a hardboiled police procedural with a grizzled, tired investigator, the game is afoot! And the Sleuth’s …
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