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HALO MY ANGELS AND WELCOME TO PLOT! As you all already know, a good plot is what readers are looking for the most in a book. What's the point of a really good character, if the plot doesn't let them do anything interesting? What would characters like Percy Jackson, Harry Potter or Alina Starkov be without their worlds? Nothing, really. That's why I'm here to help you create a good plot!

SETTING. This is the first step. Ask yourself, where do you want this to take place? When? And then afterwards maybe ask yourself, why so? Setting is usually influenced by the author's choice of genre. Some probable examples of a genre and its matching setting is: A fantasy novel in an entirely made up world; A dystopia novel set in the future; Contemporary set in the present. The easiest one is using our world, but just incorporating it with your genre. A hidden fantasy world in our world is a very popular idea. But even easier is writing a fanfiction and using the author's plot. (As long as you aren't copying word for word and doing copyright in general, so remember to give your credits to our beloved authors!)

BEGINNING THE ACTUAL WRITING. Your actual beginning of the story in Wattpad is usually after the first part (the first part or parts is usually the synopsis, characters, author's note or anything that prepares the reader and lets them know what they're about to read) and it's most of the time one of the scariest parts to write. This is where you start to actually put your plot to the test. It's introducing the characters and world in a greater depth and beginning to foreshadow the climax. Here's my example for you! (Just a heads up, it's in present tense):

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Once I am sure, my index and middle finger release the fletching, along with the bow-string. My arrow flies through the air, making a sharp whistling sound as it heads toward the snow-dusted oak. I already know I'm going to make the target. It cuts through my previous arrow, splitting it in half and making a satisfying thunk when it lodges into the tree bark.

Perfection as always. As is expected of a Nordic princess.

I have been, and always shall be the image of grace, beauty, and skill. Pale skin, and hair parted half-black and half-white, tresses that always seem flawless. Stone-cold eyes that could be the last you ever see before an arrow steers straight into your beating heart. The voice that could sentence you to your most dastardly ending. The hand that holds your insignificant life and all others.

Mother has always called me dramatic. But what can be more dramatic than the truth?

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I'm really proud of that example I wrote because in only four paragraphs, the reader can easily infer what type of character she is personality-wise. She is someone who only knows power. When you write your beginning, make sure not to be concise in introducing your character(s). Make an interesting scenario that also leads to the intro of the world. From this short piece we also know that it's likely a fantasy book set in Nordic times and in a kingdom of some kind because she is described as a princess.

MAIN PROBLEM. The main and important situation, most of the times, is a person. That "person" is also known as the antagonist. But it could also be the main character being their own problem or perhaps a ravaging creature, or perhaps your character is a hero, saving their world from any non-living cause. That's all for you to choose!

CLIMAX. Climax is simply the characters dealing with the main conflict. It's the most action-packed part!

RESOLUTION. How are the characters doing after they have dealt with the conflict? This should be after they have resolved the problem.

ENDING/EPILOGUE. What is a good idea for an ending? Are you planning on writing a sequel? These are all good questions you must ask yourself. In your epilogue—if you are planning to write a sequel—it should include a hook to pull your readers and encourage them to read the second book. Like a cliffhanger that will leave them on the edge.

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AND THAT IS ALL FOR PLOT! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, 

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