It’s a common conversation among authors: Do you plot, or do you “pants”? Can an outline help a writer by providing a roadmap through their story, or might they prevent flexibility and keep a writer from “discovering” their story as they write? Here’s the thing: Outlines don’t have to be prescriptive, nor do they have …
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The Rhetorical Triangle, for Fiction Writers: An Introduction
The terms “rhetorical triangle” and “fiction writing” tend to not go hand-in-hand, but the rhetorical triangle is actually a great resource for writers. Use it to analyze your characters and understand their motivations.