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So we all know that Scorpion has had many Subplots that were started and then thrown into oblivion later without being finished, right? Simple things that could've been major but weren't.
I want the cyclone to reblog this post and mention as many of them as you can, so that I or anyone that is writing a season 5, could use them and tie loose ends.
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Writing Tips: Subplots
Character Depth: Subplots provide insight into a character's life, motivations, and past experiences, making them more relatable and multi-dimensional.
Structural Integrity: They should connected to the main plot, and follow a structured narrative arc with a clear beginning, middle, and end, to feel satisfying.
Main Plot Impact: Subplots should influence the character's journey and the central conflict, contributing to their development.
Ideas for subplots: Exploring family dynamics, a secondary antagonist, a love story for added tension, revisiting a character's past.
By integrating subplots with the main plot, we create layered narratives while deepening character arcs and enriching story experience.
This is part of my Writing Tips series. Everyday I publish a writing tip to this blog.
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Not much of a romance (as a genre) reader. Romance as a subplot in a fantasy book on the other hand tho..................I'm definitely there.
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Tips for Adding Subplots to Your Novel
Subplots are a challenge for any writer. Your novel or story will have a theme, conflicts, character growth for your protagonist, and some kind of resolution fitting for your work.
When and where do subplots come in?
Readers love subplots because they add depth to your fictional world and characters they'll fall in love with. Subplots are the tumultuous relationship between Henry DeTamble and Ingrid in The Time Traveler's Wife and the family drama that creates the tension in Romeo and Juliet outside of the titular characters.
These are a few tips to keep in mind as you practice wielding and writing subplots in future stories/novels.
Pick a Subplot Theme
Just like main plot lines, subplots always serve a purpose. Although that can be specific to your characters, you can also craft them around themes like:
Love vs. hate
Life vs. death
Achieving vs. failing
Good vs. evil
Growth vs. regression
Let's say your novel is about a travel influencer who falls in love with being a grocery store manager. They may be friends with someone who becomes a rival because they view the career change as a regression, but then the rival experiences a regression of their own that makes them realize that no one can define happiness for anyone else.
Their rivalry could fuel the protagonist to work harder or find more joy in their life, then feel supported when the rival turns back into a friend who cheers them on. That's a much more interesting story than someone who switches jobs.
Give Your Subplot Purpose
Your subplot could be an integral part of your plot line. Think about making it something like:
The inciting incident
A complication during the plot's rising action
The main conflict
The emotional/physical resolution
The humorous through-line that keeps your story light
Katniss' love triangle with Gale makes her budding relationship with Peeta more interesting in The Hunger Games (because it's one of the many complications in the plot's rising action).
Losing Prim wouldn't feel like a primary part of the Hunger Games series' climactic events if there wasn't a continual subplot of Katniss loving her, doing anything for her, and trying to get home to her.
Give Your Subplot Time
You may not always start writing a story or novel with all of your subplots in mind. I know I've gone back to manuscripts and edited them a year, two years, or many more years later because I've thought of a subplot that merges the themes or character arcs more effectively.
There's no harm in going back during your editing phase to develop subplots or even remove them if your manuscript is too dense. Giving yourself time to sit with your work and feel things out will help you know if something's worth writing, adding, or removing.
Your beta readers could also inspire your subplots! They might want more explanation between a character's growth in Chapter One vs. Chapter 5. Maybe they think your protagonist needs more motivation to achieve their goal. Subplots could be the best way to address those challenges if you find that the notes are deserving of your attention.
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It can take time and practice to write subplots as effortlessly as your primary plot line. Give yourself space to try, fail, and try again. You'll get more comfortable with them as your writing skills grow stronger.
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The Art of Writing Subplots: Adding Depth to Your Narrative
Every great story is like a tapestry woven with multiple threads, each contributing to the overall pattern. These threads, in the world of storytelling, are often referred to as subplots. Subplots are intricate, interwoven narratives that run alongside the main storyline. While they might not take center stage, subplots play a vital role in adding depth, complexity, and richness to your…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Story Layers
One of the things I love about this game, and one of the things I don’t think gets much appreciation are the layers of story. It’s common to skip dialogue, skip reading all the little story chonklets on the chips you find around, and when that happens, a bunch of the story gets totally missed. There are a bunch of little subplots going on in Night City that don’t involve V directly and make the city feel more alive.
To list just a few:
The chief of the Night City Police Department is super duper corrupt! Among other things, he pays off some Scavs to murder an entire homeless camp and sets up some of his own officers to be killed by Maelstrom because they’re getting too big for their britches (read: they’re actually decent people and questioning his orders).
There’s a new drug around the city: Glitter! It’s being manufactured by the Tiger Claws and, during the course of the story, is trafficked by a corp and results in the death of the son of the CEO of a different corp.
Jotaro, a guy you go after in Kabuki pretty early on at his club, has his fingers in just about every questionable pie in the Night City underworld. You find his associates and references to his operations all over the city.
It’s really interesting to me to see what’s going on and the world turning where V isn’t involved. In some ways it’s kind of appropriate that a lot of players miss that stuff - V has a lot on their mind, like survival. They probably wouldn’t be reading every little bit of information that comes their way either.
This’ll probably be a multi-part ramble. Next time I’ll probably go on about what the hell the Arasakas are doing, because the whole situation around them doesn’t make a lot of sense on its surface.
#cyberpunk#cyberpunk 2077#video games#subplots#story layers#there's so much going on in night city#spend some time looking around the environment for stuff#you'll find whole plots you didn't even know were there#entire character arcs happen#it's wild
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THE RUMOR MILL
THE QUEEN OF THE WOODS. When the people of Devil's Paintbrush refer to "the town witch" they are either talking about the occult shop owner or "the queen of the woods". Every year during hunting season, the hunters return from their long hours in the woods with a story to tell about a massive creature scaring away the deer. No one's ever gotten a picture of it, whatever it is. Some say that it's a massive mother bear just trying to protect her cubs. Either way, it's best to be careful.
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I seem to like writing two plots at once...
For example, having the main characters trying to solve a problem, and that's Plot A. Then at the same time, they have to solve another, minor problem or another subplot is happening in the same scene with other characters.
Figment Ch.10 (rough draft in progress).
Plot A: Cad Bane goes to the hangar to meet with Todo so he can finally leave the planet Clak'dor VII.
Plot B: Todo parked poorly so Bane has to deal with an angry dude in the hangar because of it.
This isn't really a spoiler. Both these mini plots take place over a single page. I find that relatively "Boring" or "simple" scenes can be made more interesting just by adding a subplot. Plot A and B both are used to lead into Plot C, which is a serious conversation between Bane and Todo.
#the whole of ch.10 is about dealing with trust issues and sketchy behavior of nearly every character#or rather#sketchy behavior that leads to trust issues#writing#writing process#writing advice#a plot and b plot#subplots#mini plots#cad bane#star wars#fanfiction writing#how to make a boring scene more interesting
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Anyways !
I’ve been really wanting to play child ghost Charlie during his second resurrection / Ruins of Christmasland. Let me know if you’re interested by liking this and we can plot it out on how he came to be in contact with your character and so on.
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today’s subplot peeks are for the remaining two subplots out of the five we’ve created. the first is for atlas apartments, a chic complex with several buildings that have different-sized floorplans to accommodate a variety of budgets and lifestyles. they have a number of amenities including a gym, a pool, and even a hot tub, as well as some rooftop seating and gardens. each building is a little different from each other. the second is for the cellar, a local music and drink lounge. the cellar is known for being a place that actually pays their performers minimum wage rather than in tips and exposure. there tend to be small followings for certain artists that they schedule and talent scouts frequently sit in the crowd. a few local legends and even a nation-wide star or two attributes their success to getting discovered while working at the cellar. the cellar also employs non-musicians as hosts, bartenders, and wait staff.
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How does one evaluate the pacing of a science fiction or fantasy work?
Pacing is an essential aspect of any work of fiction, including science fiction and fantasy. Pacing refers to the speed at which the story unfolds, including the rate at which events occur and the degree to which the narrative builds tension and suspense. Evaluating the pacing of a science fiction or fantasy work requires careful attention to a variety of elements, including the structure of the…
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Writing slump.
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Subplots
Weaving subplots into a coherent conclusion can be challenging.
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The Role of Subplots in Your Story: Maximizing Narrative Impact
What are subplots, and why do they matter in your storytelling journey? Can they truly make a difference in your narrative? Let’s dig in to find out how the use of effective subplots can enrich your story and engage your readers on a deeper level.
The Value of Subplots
Subplots are secondary storylines that run parallel to your main plot. They provide depth and complexity to your narrative,…
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