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A writer by predilection, an aunt by blessing and a friend by choice, Shelley has spent many years journaling before sitting down to draft her first novel. She has a B.A. in English discourse and is currently working on her third romantic-suspense, the title of which will be announced soon pending publication. Shelley is a member of the Romance Writers of America as well as her RWA state chapter of the Maryland Romance Writers.
"I love story-telling. It's a way to live an experience through the eyes of a character." - Shelley N. Greene

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

P is for PLOT


I'm going to keep this uber short tonight.  It's been a looooong day!

Plot is tiny word with big meaning.  It's the timeline of events in your story.  The map of how and when your book unfolds.

The most basic plot can be dynamic.  It's mainly comprised of five phases including:

 INTRO - INCREASING ACTION - CLIMAX - DECREASING ACTION - EXIT

There are other models out there that break it down and define it well.

And that's it.  Short, sweet.  


I'm worn out from all that pan-banging yesterday.  Tomorrow will be another fun letter, though.  


Please come back for:  Q is for QUIRK.

See you then!  ;0)

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4 comments:

  1. DanaApril 18, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Well said! I hope you get some rest. :)

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    1. Shelley N GreeneApril 20, 2012 at 12:36 AM

      Thank you. This week has been busy, but I'll rest up and keep going. ;0)

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  2. Sarah AllanApril 19, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Short and sweet can be perfect! And it was well-said and concise. Great job!

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    1. Shelley N GreeneApril 20, 2012 at 12:37 AM

      Thanks, Sarah. It was drop down--"HERE you go"--post but I enjoyed writing it. Now if I could only keep all of them this to the point.

      LOL. <3

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