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Outlining: The Eight-Point Arc
@papofglencoe has asked me to expand on this particular method of outlining and I donāt consider myself an expert, but Iām happy to expand on it and how I use it!Ā
The Eight-Point Arc consists of the following points, which I will further expand on later:
1. Stasis
2. Trigger
3. The Quest
4. Surprise
5. Critical Choice
6. Climax
7. Reversal
8. Resolution
This method of outlining is taken from Nigel Watts who has a couple of books about, well, writing. This method is super helpful for stringing together a plot through the process of writing your story. Iāll be using examples from The Hunger Games, Harry Potter and the Sorcererās Stone, and The Fellowship of the Ring to help flesh out the ideas a little more.Ā
So letās go through them!Ā
1. Stasis:Ā Basically this is theĀ ābeforeā of any story, or at least before the real plot kicks off. For example, Katnissā routine and priorities before the Reaping, Harry Potterās life with the Dursleyās before learning he was a wizard, Frodo in the Shire before leaving with the One Ring, etc etc. This part of a story tends to be brief, but can be a great foundation for world-building beforeā
2. Trigger or Inciting Incident: The moment everything changes for the protag is typically referred to as the inciting incident, aka the moment when the story truly begins and takes the protag away from everyday life. To fit the above examples: Katniss volunteers, Harry learns heās a wizard, Frodo leaves the Shire with the Ring. And the story begins. Now, the batonās been passed to the protag but they need a direction to go! Which leads us toā¦Ā
3. The Quest: Once the protagās world has changed, they need a new direction or objective to follow. If the trigger is the spark, the quest is the momentum. Katnissā quest to win the Hunger Games and return to her family; Harryās desire to go Hogwarts and learn magic; Frodo leaving to destroy the Ring.Ā
4. Surprise! : Now this is a goodĀ āmiddleā-ish part of the story that can consist of pleasant events, but usually obstacles, complications, or conflicts for the protag. This is also the part of the story when itās a good idea to change or, shockingly, surprise the reader with a twist or something big that raises the stakes or tension in some kind of way.Ā Ā The Hunger Game begins; Harry is nearly killed in a Quidditch game which proves that someone is trying to murder him; The Fellowship lose Gandalf. (I really hope these arenāt big spoilers for anyone LOL)Ā
5. Critical Choice: Eventually, every obstacle and conflict youāve presented your protag so far will lead up to something which is usually some kind of choice, whether it be clear-cut or not,Ā decisions have to be made. Itās typically a culmination of character development youāve set up through the plot, where a protag shows their true colors. This is not something that can just happen and has to be a very deliberate choice as it directly determines the climax. Katniss choosing to eat the berries with Peeta instead of giving the Capital what they want; Harry choosing to not give Quirrell/Voldemort the stone; Frodo deciding to part with the Fellowship.Ā
6. Climax: Now because the critical choice and climax rely heavily on each other, it usually occurs immediately or very soon following the critical choice. Itās essentially the result of the choice, and mustĀ be the highest point of tension, in your storyā this is the culmination of everything before this moment and your last chance to sucker punch your audience as they hold their breath and anticipate. Katniss and Peeta bringing the berries to their mouth; Harry nearly being killed by Quirrel/Voldemort in an intense grapple; Frodo and Sam leaving as the remainder are left behind to fight.Ā
7. Reversal: Finally, we come to the reversal or the consequences of the critical choice and climax. The results that will feed directly into the resolution. If Stasis was your state A for your protag, Reversal is where state B for your protag becomes clearly apparent. The protagonist is not the same and theyāve changed. The consequence should exhibit that to some extent.Ā
8. Resolution: With the resolution, we return to a new stasis. The new status quo if you will. Characters are changed and have a newĀ āevery day.ā The story is complete. (Until the next trigger that isā¦)Ā
And thatās basically it in a nutshell. Now this doesnāt go into sub-plots or individual vs. overarching plots as this isnāt meant to be very extensive but the same process can be applied to any arc structure! I hope Iāve explained the method sufficiently enough though :)
If you want to practice this method a little more before applying it to your own projects, hereās an exercise: take a story youāre familiar with or like and try to fit parts of the story to each of these points. Youāre bound to find that most classic plots can be fit to this outlining method!Ā
Happy plotting!! And if youāre up for the #tenaday challenge, hop on in! Basically, weāre committing to writing no more or less than 10 minutes a day! Itās a great way to get out of a rut or just get some ideas flowing.Ā
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Week 94
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Here is week 94, Everlark lovers! As always, thank you to these amazing authors who provide me with endless amounts of entertainment. You are all amazingly talented!
Readers-please make sure you show these authors some love!If youād like to check out my previous posts, follow #rachelās fanfic lists or search the tag on my blog. Happy reading!
CursedĀ - ofpearlsandshoelaces aka @everlarkstoastbabies
These Days of DustĀ - llmarmalade
Outside ExpectationsĀ - @katnissdoesnotfollowback
Through the Senses.Ā - @javistg
The Coin Laws - redheadedflame
Against All OddsĀ - professional9100
On Borrowed TimeĀ - panskiss123
Extra SpaceĀ - seemaree aka @iamseemaree
Introducing Katniss Everdeen, Green Jade AssassinĀ - BellaGracie
Damaged, Broken, and UnhingedĀ - rosefyre aka @rosefyrefyre & fanficallergy
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The Healing Touch Gallery
Written by: @sunsetsrmydreams
Prompt 83: Professional cuddler! (Itās a thing.) Is Peeta or Katniss the client, the therapist, the trainee, the job applicant, the business owner, the journalist trying to write about the experience, the instructor, co-workers? With Finnick, Johanna, Delly or anyone else?
Thank You for the prompt @567inpanem .
A big thank you to @justajjfan for her beta work and a shoutout to @everafter37 for talking me off the ledge. Thanks to @everlarkficexchange for putting this together.
Rated T for mild swearing.
In a slippery economy, artist and gallery owner Peeta Mellark decides to combine businesses with his friendsā Healing Touch Cuddle Company.
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Blind Date
Chapter 9
Written by: @ra3lynn3ā
Prompt 72: Ā Peeta and Katniss are rival co-workers. Somehow, they end up going out on a blind date. [submitted by Anonymous]
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8
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Hey. Umm. Would you do a drabble about something like Peeta and Katniss doing it in the library?
Hastily written, no beta. Hope you can enjoy anyways. RATED M
In the Library, With the Lead Pipe
Pretty sure my girlfriend hates me right now. If sheās still my girlfriend, that is. She might not be after tonight. I make a mental note to throttle Finnick later. After I murder my girlfriend.
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@helloitsmaya: What was the most rewarding thing about bringing this story to life?
š„: Kenny Sule
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āPeople fall in and out of love all the time, and sometimes people have numerous loves throughout their lives. But you have two epic loves and no matter who you were with, I donāt think youād ever get over or forget the other.ā
ā Molly McAdams, Taking Chances | @wordsnquotes
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āLife doesnāt always introduce you to the people you want to meet. Sometimes life puts you in touch with the people you need to meet ā to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you, and to gradually strengthen you into the person you were meant to become.ā
ā Anonymous WisdomĀ | @wordsnquotes
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Jen disappears as quickly as sheād entered, my head falling back against the top of the couch and a sigh leaving my lips. Iāve been dreading this very moment for the last five and a half months, and itās finally here.
The moment when the loneliness either ends, or really and truly begins.
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