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Week 4 Instructions -- Subplots

( Due: Sun, 24 Apr | Status: Not Completed )

Subplot Instructions




1. Watch The Subplot Video and Keynote

2. Read Chapter 3 in Seger

3. Understand the following concepts:

• Subplots add emotional complexity to you story

• They are usually a relationship story

• Subplots have a beginning, middle and end. They are a mini-story within the main story.

• Subplots must intersect and affect the main story

• Your main subplot should extend through all acts of the story

• Think about what subplots you have in your story and how they are affecting the main story

4. Discussion Board: Summarize you subplot or “B” story (150-250 words). Post your summaries to the discussion board and tell us what you learned from examining your subplot.

5. Assignment 5: Write or rewrite 2 scenes that are part of your subplot or extend your subplot.

Due Sun. 11:59 EST


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