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EPISODE · May 23, 2023 · 21 MIN

148: How I mapped out parallel plot lines for my current romcom WIP

from Author Diary Entries · host Sagan Morrow

Curious about how an author organizes themes, plots, scene ideas, chapter outlines, etc? We’re covering all of that in this behind-the-scenes look at my current work-in-progress, Book 8 of the Polyamorous Passions series! This episode includes:Follow up to Episode 147 — re: going back to the drawing board with my current romcom work-in-progress novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)The 3 main plotlines and 2 core themes featured in Book 84-step process for how I mapped out the parallel plot lines with incorporating the core themes throughout the storyMy colour-coded sticky note method for mapping out major plot lines with the themes for the beginning, middle, and end of the story, as well as my colour-coded sticky note method for organizing scenes into the chaptersHow I use a Google doc for organizing my chapter outlines with the parallel plot lines, core themes, and additional subplots and scenesResources & links mentioned in this episode: Book 7 in the Polyamorous Passions series: "Her Bad Idea"Episode 147 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast: results from my 4,000 words/day book writing experimentLearn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan’s YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let’s chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: [email protected] Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.Support the show

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Curious about how an author organizes themes, plots, scene ideas, chapter outlines, etc? We’re covering all of that in this behind-the-scenes look at my current work-in-progress, Book 8 of the Polyamorous Passions series! This episode includes: Follow up to Episode 147 — re: going back to the drawing board with my current romcom work-in-progress novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)The 3 main plotlines and 2 core themes featured in Book 84-step process for how I mapped out t...

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