Ever feel like your plot is unwieldy? Like the scenes and main events are mapped out, but for some reason they don’t feel seamless? Like there’s no plot continuity?
You have action and a detailed plot plan.
But the scenes and chapters just aren’t fluid yet.
Meanwhile, you’re finding all these plot holes.
But there is a way to knit your scenes together to give your plot continuity.
You know the most overlooked way to create continuity?
Character thought.
What does character thought have to do with plot?
It’s the connective tissue that brings continuity to your story, scene by scene. When your character thinks his or her way through the action, it keeps your reader grounded in what’s happening as your story advances. And adds to suspense.
In this episode, you’ll learn 3 ways to create plot continuity with character thought.
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We’ll explore:
- Why character thought is action and not a form of telling.
- Three modes of thought characters are always engaged in.
- Examples of how characters think their way though the action.
- How character thought connects story events in the reader’s mind, reminding them what happened earlier, while establishing motive in the present, and keeping readers hungry to know what’s next.
- 3 ways to have characters think their way through your scenes to give your plot continuity.
- How to track character thought in stories you love.
- How to weave in character thought into the action.
You’ll walk away with a deeper, richer story that has continuity, flow and impact. And readers eager to find out what happens next.
Also Listen to:
Episode 54: Structure Your WIP With This 3-Act Framework
Episode 66: Two Simple Ways to Amp Up Suspense