Description
Masterclass 1 – Plot and subplot
In fiction, the plot is more than a sequence of events; it is the dramatic question driving the narrative, from the opening line to the very final word. It is the central question the author is inviting the reader to answer through every element employed in telling the story. Subplots are secondary strands that connect the plot and supporting characters.
In this workshop we focus on “big picture”, using diagrammatic and storyboard techniques, including Freytag’s dramatic arc, to advance the traditional three-act structure. We also explore how to work with your authors to raise the stakes with increased tension, obstacles and complications.
By the end of this Masterclass, you should be able to:
· Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of plot and subplot in a range of published works.
· Analyse and articulate the dramatic question, and determine whether the narrative is driven by plot, character or another story element.
· Distinguish between different plot types and how they can alter the dramatic question.
· Explore a variety of approaches in ensuring balance in the structuring of a novel.
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