User:Forestpaw13/Forest's Guide/All Things Plot

'''WELCOME TO FOREST'S

GUIDE!'''

Forest's Official Guide to Plots

What are Plots?

Plots are sequences of events. A plot, for example, can be the simple series of actions you go through to pour a bowl of cereal in the morning- and you can make it as dramatic as possible. Plots range from dumping the cereal out and pouring milk on top of it (please remember a bowl) to the extended "take the cereal off the shelf, remove the milk from the refrigerator" type of thing. Either way, plots are things that should not be underestimated, or overestimated, for that matter. A plot is a story, yes, but it isn't interesting without the right settings, characters, and writing style. When it comes to novels, plots are the original part of the artwork. Yes, a plot can be "inspired," but there must be a twist somewhere in it so the characters can explore new territory. No good novel comes from directly copying a plot and its characters.

The Parts of a Plot

Every student, at one point or another, directly or indirectly discovers the five parts of a plot, which are defined below: The exposition, or introduction, of a story consists of the introductions to characters, plots, and settings. The rising action of a story builds the tension by adding plot elements until it is too much to handle. This is where the climax occurs- the most tension-filled part of a story. After this occurs the falling action, where events calm down enough for a reader to process what just happened in the climax. Events can still be surprising, of course, but it time for the plot to end, so... The writer should throw in a conclusion, which shows how events will occur after the plot is done. Sometimes, it inspires another novel...

"The Spark"

I affectionately refer to when an idea strikes an author as "The Spark." "The Spark" can be anything from a fact to another plot idea. All that is asked of a writer is that they need not steal other writer's ideas- there are too many out there!- and characters are completely and totally original. I understand the complications of fanfictions- I mean, how hard is it to NOT write about Lionblaze? He's so attractive and strong- and he's the subject of a prophecy. "The Spark" comes more often for some writers than others- be ready for it. An idea can come from ANYWHERE.

Coming up with a Plot

''I'll continue later. Don't let me forget.''