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The Best Plotting Advice on Writing.ie: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

This week we are bringing you the best plotting advice to be found on Writing.ie.

Editing the First Draft: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Writing the first draft of a story is an important step in the creative process,

Creating Subplots: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Subplots play an essential role in storytelling because they add depth, complexity, and realism to

Flawed Characters: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Flawed characters are essential to compelling storytelling because they reflect the complexity of real people.

Creating a Great Protagonist: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

More than just the central character, the protagonist serves as the lens through which the

Creating a Storyboard: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

A popular piece from our archives: this selection of links tells you all you need

Writer’s Burnout: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Burnout is common among writers and can be driven by prolonged periods of pressure, self-criticism,

Writing a Series: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

If you are thinking of writing a series, take a look at these useful articles,

Layered Discovery: How Readers Find Your Work by Mo Fanning

Mo Fanning, author of the forthcoming Lisa Doyle is Absolutely Fine, on the process of

Your Novel’s First Chapters: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

The opening chapters of a novel are crucial in shaping a reader’s experience and determining

How to Write Effective Flashbacks: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Flashbacks are a powerful narrative device that allow writers to reveal past events in a

Filtering in Backstory: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Filtering in backstory . . . Backstory is an essential foundation of any novel, shaping

Writing a Synopsis: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

When submitting a story to a literary agent or publisher, a synopsis plays a crucial

Middle-Grade Novels: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Lucy O’Callaghan has some great advice and guidance about writing middle-grade novels. ‘Middle-grade is often

Authentic Child Characters: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Writing authentic child characters requires more than simply shrinking an adult perspective into a smaller

Comedic Writing: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Writing comedic stories is both an art and a craft, blending creativity with careful timing

Scene Structure: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Scene structure is the engine that drives a novel forward, transforming your ideas into lived,

Writing Romantasy: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Romantasy is fast becoming one of the bestselling genres in fiction. It is top of

Find Your People, Find Your Passion by Sheryl Browne

‘It’s been a bumpy road,’ says Sheryl Browne, author of The Wife Before, ‘but I

How to Write Romantic Comedy: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan

Writing romantic comedy novels is a joyful balancing act between heart and humour, where laughter