Subplots Can't Hurt You (Rules, Principles, and Structure)

Planning and writing a subplot and then weaving it into your main plot can be an overwhelming task. Luckily, it doesn't have to be! In this video I'll walk you through the very basic principles of subplots and then I'll show you a demonstration in which I'll plot a short section of story with a main plot and a subplot. Hopefully, by the time we're done, you'll have more knowledge and more confidence to write your own subplots!

Pacing Video (for an introduction to mini-arcs):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHrDyCMUmg&t=694s

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0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - First Rule of Subplots
3:50 - Other Principles of Subplots
6:30 - Transitions
8:55 - The "Therefore" Principle
15:20 - Two Examples
18:01 - Balancing the Plotlines
20:28 - Demonstration Story
40:09 - Homework!