tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post382167458990450483..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: How to Develop Your Story Idea Into A List of Key Scenes - Part 1Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45441486134288109882018-04-04T22:28:45.061-05:002018-04-04T22:28:45.061-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193294556953041215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61833850017495009762018-04-04T20:50:31.332-05:002018-04-04T20:50:31.332-05:00Kat, you can find those downloads on my website he...Kat, you can find those downloads on my website here: http://www.stephaniemorrill.com/goteenwriters/free-downloads-for-teen-writers/Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57572766666057463962018-04-04T20:38:59.701-05:002018-04-04T20:38:59.701-05:00Hi Stephanie! What a great article and information...Hi Stephanie! What a great article and information. Changed my entire outlook on plotting. This is fun, productive and motivational. I was able to find Part 2 to this post, but i am struggling to find a newsletter you referenced here where you were going into detail of some Tests scenes and a couple of other scenes. I appreciate the direction to find this information. Thank you! KatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193294556953041215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54844789065255503942017-01-05T12:36:36.256-06:002017-01-05T12:36:36.256-06:00I can sure relate to that, Amanda!
Here's wh...I can sure relate to that, Amanda! <br /><br />Here's what I would suggest: Find a goal for your main character. I'm guessing she wants to stay in her grief. She's comfy there. <br /><br />What is going to be the catalyst for her change? What is going to make her realize that she can't stay here in her grief, that she needs to start taking steps forward?Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1105258097572679722017-01-05T11:26:09.926-06:002017-01-05T11:26:09.926-06:00Hi Mrs. Morrill, I'm trying to plot a story, a...Hi Mrs. Morrill, I'm trying to plot a story, and the plot revolves around a girl whose sister has died. The story takes place after the sister's death; I decided not to begin with the funeral and things like that. I've listed my disturbance as her sister dying, although the story takes place quite a bit after that, and I've listed her homeworld as the situation she's in right now- sent to a relative's house to let her "heal". So said. How's that? Her journey is internal, she's trying to let go, and it's a little harder to categorize than an external, fighting-off-dragons journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104006042755643796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-49504340541959273512016-07-10T20:45:29.576-05:002016-07-10T20:45:29.576-05:00Yes! I updated the post itself, but here's the...Yes! I updated the post itself, but here's the link: http://www.stephaniemorrill.com/goteenwriters/free-downloads-for-teen-writers/Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85245939377596997912016-07-06T18:02:52.903-05:002016-07-06T18:02:52.903-05:00Would you consider linking to the worksheets you m...Would you consider linking to the worksheets you mentioned for those of us who found this article a bit late?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-23428124999657138572016-03-30T15:44:15.299-05:002016-03-30T15:44:15.299-05:00This reluctant has a story that editors and produc...This reluctant has a story that editors and producers want me to write. This post is the foundation I've been looking for. It's both informative and encouraging. Thank you for sharing. You're my cavalry. I look forward to more of your teachings. <br />Shine on!Carolyn Knefelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07695789552661521192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-19535249386383143952016-02-04T18:19:32.708-06:002016-02-04T18:19:32.708-06:00I adore this. And I just might use it to help me p...I adore this. And I just might use it to help me put together my synopsis.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-64044502596784687262015-06-15T21:47:39.472-05:002015-06-15T21:47:39.472-05:00Yes! Go here: http://www.stephaniemorrill.com/gote...Yes! Go here: http://www.stephaniemorrill.com/goteenwriters/free-downloads-for-teen-writers/<br /><br />And then you'll find it at the bottom of the list.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70652746829648240782015-06-10T15:44:29.828-05:002015-06-10T15:44:29.828-05:00I've just recently discovered your blog. Is t...I've just recently discovered your blog. Is the fill-out sheet available on your blog somewhere?<br />PS: Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! <3Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975974829545524770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-88548193535335983772015-02-13T21:38:22.867-06:002015-02-13T21:38:22.867-06:00Yes! Thank you for catching that :)Yes! Thank you for catching that :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-51734115168999471322015-02-11T14:14:51.586-06:002015-02-11T14:14:51.586-06:00Isn't it Lucy Steele? Not Lucy Swan? Sorry... ...Isn't it Lucy Steele? Not Lucy Swan? Sorry... Jane Austen fan here. ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-4697250468092973782014-12-29T14:13:00.730-06:002014-12-29T14:13:00.730-06:00Totally right! Thank you!Totally right! Thank you!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12724464062707861342014-12-23T17:03:02.946-06:002014-12-23T17:03:02.946-06:00Stephanie,
Tremendously useful post, and blog - th...Stephanie,<br />Tremendously useful post, and blog - thanks!<br /><br />I have one question, you say:<br />"Calvary: Someone unexpected swoops in to help our main character."<br /><br />To me Calvary refers to where Jesus was crucified, and things associate<br />whereas Cavalry are warriors who can come to help in a pinch<br /><br />I believe you mean the second, Cavalry, but i could be wrong.<br /><br />Best to you! Wendy<br />Wendy R Wolf, Heal Grow Shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951500175818436174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85906615754675395452014-08-26T10:39:45.633-05:002014-08-26T10:39:45.633-05:00Really enjoyed this post, very helpful and great e...Really enjoyed this post, very helpful and great examples Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189826573991824461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-71177478149112540682014-07-18T05:43:17.158-05:002014-07-18T05:43:17.158-05:00Thanks, Stephanie! The examples made it easier to ...Thanks, Stephanie! The examples made it easier to understand too. :)Sofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-49432299029931361122014-07-13T10:02:25.472-05:002014-07-13T10:02:25.472-05:00I'm a punster working diligently to be a plott...I'm a punster working diligently to be a plotter--I'm hoping it will ease my stress level when I get to the middle of the novel and start wondering what the blazes to do with the mess I created! I like that you've meshed several structures together to create something you can wrap your brain around. I'm printing it, and I'm looking forward to your post tomorrow.Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72601466977392609142014-07-09T21:31:45.179-05:002014-07-09T21:31:45.179-05:00Oh, I like that! Great idea!Oh, I like that! Great idea!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48153630000516697062014-07-08T20:25:28.977-05:002014-07-08T20:25:28.977-05:00This is super helpful. I'm with you, the most ...This is super helpful. I'm with you, the most outlining I can stand to do is plot points like this. My list isn't usually quite this comprehensive, but it might really help...<br /><br />I'm at the place where the random novel I started completely pantsing is requiring a plot list. I think I'll go with this :)<br /><br />Also, I'm thinking about making a scene list as I go along. The previous book I wrote the first draft and THEN tried to figure out which scenes made which plot point and just make a list for editing purposes, and that was horrible. I've yet to try making the list as I write scenes, but I'm thinking that'd be sooo much easier...<br /><br />Looking forward to the next post!Amanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31175081986953063992014-07-07T19:27:36.433-05:002014-07-07T19:27:36.433-05:00Great post! I want to outline something now. XD
On...Great post! I want to outline something now. XD<br />One of my favorite tactics for outlining is to put a minor victory right before the 'Dark night of the soul' moment. Just so that I can give my readers a false sense of security before smashing all of their hopes and dreams for my MC. *grin* I like playing with my readers' emotions like that. :PCatsi Eceerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332529011525703394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44026079216717556662014-07-07T19:27:07.753-05:002014-07-07T19:27:07.753-05:00Gah!! All of the plot related post are helping me ...Gah!! All of the plot related post are helping me so much right now as I plan an upcoming novel! Thank you so much! Emilyhttp://yonderlyblog.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-23216518699160002162014-07-07T19:25:25.905-05:002014-07-07T19:25:25.905-05:00I know what you mean about going insane. XD I just...I know what you mean about going insane. XD I just finished my rough draft two weeks ago, but I'm starting edits tomorrow 'cause I'm impatient like that. And I want to enter a contest, deadline in August, so waiting the full six weeks to edit wouldn't really go well. ;)Catsi Eceerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332529011525703394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-42867402457746515002014-07-07T16:30:10.635-05:002014-07-07T16:30:10.635-05:00Okay, thanks. I think I don't think it's r...Okay, thanks. I think I don't think it's really necessary. There will still be plenty of opportunities to make my MC growAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-23209018090728578372014-07-07T15:52:06.229-05:002014-07-07T15:52:06.229-05:00I was proud, reading the list, to realize that my ...I was proud, reading the list, to realize that my novel has pretty much everything from "chance to go home" onward. (Might have something to do with the fact that I wrote the first part of it and THEN read up on plot structure.) Now I'm tempted to go see just how disjointed the beginning is, but it's only been one week since I finished first draft. Only five more weeks until first read-through...probably less until I go insane. ;)<br /><br /><br />Miri Williamsnoreply@blogger.com