4. A Weak Plot - Deepstash

4. A Weak Plot

Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of crafting a story. No plot = no story. Sometimes writers make the mistake of thinking a series of events equals plot.

A plot has a beginning, middle, and end. Think back to your high school or creative writing classes regarding the elements of a plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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