What is a Plot and How to Develop One

The term “plot” is used as one of the three cornerstones of creating a fictional story: 1) Characters, 2) World, and 3) Plot. Starting from the definition of what a plot is, fiction author Valerie Willis dives into how genres play a part in plot development, the different types of plot such as main versus sub-plot versus world plot, and how they interact with the story’s characters and the world or setting. Building a thorough understanding of plot and how to develop one can be a game changer in...