I need some strong plot devices to motivate my characters and move them to do what I want.
What are your favorite plot devices? How do you get your characters to do what you want them to?
Also, it's been awhile so here's a new Metaphor of the Day Assignment:
Write a metaphor that describes either a pleasant or unpleasant aspect of your main character.
Example: (Highlight the text below if you need inspiration)
(Note: these are about two different characters)
She was as thin as a sickly piece of grass. Even her complexion looked green and tender.
or
The herbalist was a flower herself: she bloomed where she planted and looked after her own.
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ReplyDeleteFavorite plot device: submit to critique group.
ReplyDeleteThat should come up with some ideas.
Well actually, I've been sitting on the same trilogy for a couple years now, and haven't really written anything new because of being so engrossed.
But I've finished editing and revising my first novel, and mostly finished revising the second, so I'm kinda looking around for something new. I've been content with flash and short story plots.
And yes, my writers group has given me inspiration for about three stories - shorts I think - to develop.
A plot, a plot, my last born for a plot!! Or is that idea. Same thing, right?
Oh, a metaphore for procrastinate. How about "housework". I only do that when I'm avoiding something important - usually writing.
...........dhole