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@jonas

That makes sense. Maybe just plot out the whole series as if it were just one book, then elaborate on plot points? Sorry if this isn’t helpful XD I haven’t even made it halfway through the first draft sooo I don’t have enough experience lol

@savannah_grace2009

True, but there still has to be some overarching plot structure. For example, there is no inciting incident really in the second or third books.

WYOH! I DEMAND YOU TO FIX PICTURES IMMEDIATELY!

@beth-torres

NOOO! I want to see Fire Face!!!!!!

@beth-torres

Hmm, pics must be broken again.

@BETH-TORRES

YES.

I’m sprinting till the top of the hour! (or trying to XD)

@jonas

I would suggest just plotting each individual book.

I do like 3 act structure, but Plot Points were way more helpful and a better way to get started plotting.

Fracture

He fell to the ground.

“Hey!” he pouted. “I was having fun and you ruined it! I’m going to find somebody who’s actually nice.”

Krenna

Krenna deftly sliced through the arrow that Fracture was hanging from.

@zemira

Um…girl, I have done some digging through the archives of KP…and I LOVE YOUR WRITING!!! Neviam and Seren…AHH I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE POST MORE OF THEM!!!!!

@savannah_grace2009

Yeah, three-act structure sounds way too complicated and intricate to be helpful, but the plot points seem like they might be useful. I don’t think I’ve seen that specific way to organize a story before.

Maybe I should try to find something specifically on plotting series.

Whoa. Fracture really got hyper. He needs a nap.

@calyhuge @jonas @highscribeofaetherium

Fracture

“Ohh! I’ve always wanted to be suspended in the air! This is so much fun!” Fracture giggled again and swung back and forth on the wall. “I’m so glad you guys showed up. Those three have no idea how to have a good time.” He glared at Krenna, Glace, and Svlys.

@jonas

Yeah, that makes sense. I’m just trying to get through the first draft XD I can’t think about other books!

@savannah_grace2009

Thanks, I’ll take a look at those. One additional difficulty is that I’m working with a series, so plotting that is a bit different.

There we go! That was very, very unnecessary and complicated so sorry Jonas! Anyways….I blame Wyoh. She needs to find a better outlet for all her built up anger than eating posts XD

Plot Points

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-plot-points-to-write-a-compelling-story

Hopefully Wyoh doesn’t eat it this time!

The links:

Three Act Structure

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-three-act-structure

I personally prefer plot points to the 3 Act, but that’s just me. Anyway, another thing I do is keep a notebook beside my bed at all times (except now because it’s currently in my locker at school). I usually get most inspiration when I’m trying to fall asleep, so that’s what works for me. It really helps me to work out my ideas on paper rather…[Read more]