#55: Is Your Story Plot Driven or Character Driven?

from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio

The question isn't whether your story is character driven or plot driven. Or even how to write one or the other.The question is..How do you integrate character with plot?Because both are inseparable.If one or the other dominates, your story falls apart.On today's episode, I'll share 3 ways to integrate character with plot.We'll cover:The purpose of plotHow to keep the plot threat alive for your character's own goodBuilding emotions How to avoid a one-note characterStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here.

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The question isn't whether your story is character driven or plot driven. Or even how to write one or the other. The question is.. How do you integrate character with plot? Because both are inseparable. If one or the other dominates, your story falls apart. On today's episode, I'll share 3 ways to integrate character with plot. We'll cover: The purpose of plotHow to keep the plot threat alive for your character's own goodBuilding emotions How to avoid a one-note characterStructure your ...