Mastering Fiction Part 4: Plot Like a Pro

Learn how to plot from a professional author with a dozen published novels. 👉 Check out the full Mastering Fiction series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPSSGiCjAyo&list=PLL2iAhxLqZ0allXkPwTYhib2aSzz5yVKD Bradley P. Beaulieu delves into the complexities of plotting a novel. Beaulieu outlines his approach to plotting by defining what a story is and sharing his own methodologies, tips, and potential pitfalls. Using 'The Hunger Games' as an example, he describes story structure in terms of a seven-part definition, story arcs, and the three-act structure. 00:00 Introduction to Plotting 00:59 Mastering Fiction Series Overview 01:28 Meet the Author: Brad Beaulieu 01:49 Supporting the Channel 02:22 Beginning the Plotting Journey 04:18 Understanding Story Structure 05:38 Applying Story Structure to The Hunger Games 06:08 Exploring the Hero's Journey 07:14 Three-Act Structure Breakdown 10:03 Detailed Analysis of The Hunger Games 14:52 Plotting Tips and Tricks 17:26 Architect vs. Gardener: Plotting Styles 18:37 Laying the Groundwork for Your Story 20:59 Developing Initial Conditions for a Story 21:35 Internal vs. External Arc 22:50 Plotting Techniques: Lights in the Fog 25:15 Brainstorming and Idea Generation 30:35 Avoiding Pitfalls in Plotting 36:32 Series Plotting and Recommendations 40:44 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement Reading and viewing recommendations: Nancy Kress's Beginnings, Middles, and Ends: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/68317.Beginnings_Middles_Ends Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/588138.The_Hero_With_a_Thousand_Faces?ref=nav_sb_noss_l_16 The Power of Myth (Goodreads): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35519.The_Power_of_Myth?ref=nav_sb_noss_l_15 The Power of Myth (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IeTx1RkCsk Dan Wells' 7-Point Story Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcmiqQ9NpPE&list=PLzfRuHa21NIzQFrQ6FAq8Pj2IA_SXiwrN Dan Brown's Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/dan-brown-teaches-writing-thrillers My Pinterest board for Twelve Kings in Sharakhai: https://www.pinterest.com/bradbeaulieu/twelve-kings-in-sharakhai/ Please note: the affiliate links below come at no extra cost to you but really help out the channel. Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@bradley.p.beaulieu Buy me a coffee on KoFi: https://ko-fi.com/bradleypbeaulieu Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradley.p.beaulieu/ Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bradley.p.beaulieu Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@bradley.p.beaulieu Song: giant cactus - deep memories Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: [https://bit.ly/3LoLIXu](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhYR0MyUUVhMHVaRXBwS0JDY2hGT0xLUFRPQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYnJKZmlMR01DdDVLVXVxanE3UUVZWVBHOFFIclhOX2hVUmVlTTk1UHY5dmwwMmNUejJ0aXFJWW5TVkJybU0xdEhOb0xTSFNTcXlIcnA0bjJnWjVETWZPOWc0R0VBRFlSbDEyREt5ZVpyczgtUXVDOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3LoLIXu&v=gjbUJKFmMec) --- My Books 📚: The Dragons of Deepwood Fen: https://amzn.to/3GgAvVW Twelve Kings in Sharakhai: https://amzn.to/47sN3W4 Absynthe: https://amzn.to/47Is4OC The Winds of Khalakovo: https://amzn.to/47FiYT2 Want a signed book? Check out my online store: [www.quillings.com/shop](http://www.quillings.com/shop)