by Susan May Warren
Do you have all the pieces of a brilliant novel? Before we dive into our storycrafting checklist, let’s talk about the debate between character driven and plot driven novels.
Character Driven versus Plot Driven Novel
Think of the last story you read, the last great movie you watched. Even your favorite television series. Were you more interested in the plot or the person? I would bet that the element that drew you into the story were the characters.
Let’s think about this. Plot is interesting, but not unless it is about someone we care about.
Do you have all the pieces of a brilliant novel? Before we dive into our storycrafting checklist, let’s talk about the debate between character driven and plot driven novels.
Character Driven versus Plot Driven Novel
Think of the last story you read, the last great movie you watched. Even your favorite television series. Were you more interested in the plot or the person? I would bet that the element that drew you into the story were the characters.
Let’s think about this. Plot is interesting, but not unless it is about someone we care about.