Scene and Sequel – The Building Blocks of Plot Construction

Most writers obsess over creating exciting scenes—the car chases, the passionate kisses, the devastating betrayals. But they struggle with what comes after. Here's the secret: every story is built from alternating units of scene and sequel, and mastering this rhythm is the key to compelling plot construction.

Flashbacks and Flash-Forwards – Playing with Chronology in Time and Sequence

That moment where a seemingly nobody flashbacks or flash-forwards to the moment that will give the reader the buy in. These powerful tools can build or relieve tension, but sometimes we miss the mark as we lose readers in the non-linear story. What if the most powerful part of your story isn't happening in the present?