Ten Weeks of Writers Prep, and a Challenge: Week Four!


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Ten Weeks of Writers Prep
Week Four: Plot Points!

This week, figure out the basics of your story. It’s all fine and dandy to have characters in mind but it definitely helps to know what is going to happen to them.



How does their adventure begin?
What happens during the escalation? In which way does their world change?
What is the biggest conflict your character will face?
How are the conflicts resolved?
How does your story end?

These are all things that you will need to know while facing the pressure filled deadline of NaNoWriMo. Feel free to keep things simple this week bearing in mind that you can come back as much as you like and fill in the gaps between plot checkpoints.

Personally, I have found it useful to start with my five checkpoints, later coming back to add any other conflicts, flashbacks, memories, conversations, discoveries, etc,. However, it really is dependent on what works best for you. Some people only need a general idea of where they are going, I myself need a full on preparation assault prior to sitting down to write in order to avoid getting caught in the pit of writer's block. If this is a method you think might prove useful for you, stay tuned because there is definitely more plotting afoot! 


Ten Weeks of Challenges
Week Four: Bucket List Assist!


Long time readers will know that I am a huge advocate for Bucket Lists. They are a great way to remind us that we are alive. Not just existing, but truly here, able to experience so many aspects of life that we often take for granted, often forgetting how finite our time here is.

Bucket Lists challenge us not to be complacent in our own lives, to believe in and achieve our dreams both small and large, but alas, this weeks challenge has nothing to do with your bucket list! This weeks challenge is about helping someone in your life achieve something on their bucket list.

Spread the reward that exists in having a Bucket List, remind someone else to go out and truly live their lives. Ask a friend or acquaintance what is on their Bucket List, challenge them to come up with things both big and small. These can include anything from travelling to a new country, to camping out, building a blanket fort, or going to a pottery painting class. The possibilities truly are endless! Once they've shared some of their list with you, pick something out to help them accomplish.

We've only got these lives of ours for a short while, let us help each other make the most of them!

Liked this challenge? Feel free to check out an old post of mine to see how my obsession with Bucket Lists began:My Mum and the Bucket Listers 

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Hey Ramblers! Whether you are a writer or not, I hope you enjoy week four of your challenge. As always, feel free to comment below or email me at thebrastreetrambler@gmail.com to share your experiences or feedback.

Cheers!
The Bra Street Rambler

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