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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2023 · 12 MIN

#118: How To Find The Major Dramatic Question Of Your Story

from Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice · host Savannah Gilbo

“Every story has one main question that it raises in the beginning and answers by the end.” - Savannah Gilbo In this latest podcast episode, we'll explore a fundamental element of storytelling: the Major Dramatic Question (MDQ). From the outset of your story, readers should be gripped by this central question. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:31] Savannah talks about why the major dramatic question (MDQ) of a story is a helpful question for writers and how you can find the MDQ of your story. [04:27] What's going to help you write a story that's full of narrative drive (the thing that keeps readers turning the pages)? [08:12] Once you know your story's Major Dramatic Question (MDQ), what do you do with it? [09:44] How your story’s MDQ can help during the publishing process and can pique a potential reader's interest. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #2: How to Choose the Best Genre for Your Story The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Notes to Novel Course Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover Yellow Face by R. F. Kuang FREE QUIZ: Take this 30-second quiz to get a custom action plan that'll help you move from stuck writer to published author! Support the show

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“Every story has one main question that it raises in the beginning and answers by the end.” - Savannah Gilbo In this latest podcast episode, we'll explore a fundamental element of storytelling: the Major Dramatic Question (MDQ). From the outset of your story, readers should be gripped by this central question. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:31] Savannah talks about why the major dramatic question (MDQ) of a story is a helpful question for writers and how you can find the MDQ of yo...

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