Descendants Fanfic

Descendants Fanfic

Descendants: Like a Bolt Out of the Blue

So I have this story posted on wattpad, fanfiction.net, and quotev but again because I have a new friend who prefers tumblr. I'm going to post it here. At least posting it her will give me the chance to update it in my current writing style and make some modifications I've been wanting to change for years.

If you're worried I'm not the true author go hit up my inbox on wattpad and ask. But yeah it's me.

How to write a character-driven plot

The Character-Driven Plot Wheel

1. Emotions drive actions.

Make your hero act on their deepfelt emotions. This not only adds meaning to their actions, but also helps communicate to readers your hero’s core emotional struggle.

2. Actions trigger consequences.

When your hero acts, give their actions consequences that affect the plot, themselves, and/or the surrounding characters. For example, driven by curiosity, maybe your hero opens Pandora’s box; maybe they act recklessly and someone dies; or maybe they stand up for what they believe in, but at great personal cost. Consequences raise the stakes and empower your hero with agency.

3. Consequences compel change.

Use the consequences of your hero’s actions to create a crucible of growth — challenges and situations that force them to take the next step on their character journey. That step may be forward, or backward, and it may be large or small; but something inside them changes.

4. Change influences emotions.

When a character goes through a change, even a small one, allow it to affect them emotionally. Maybe they feel increasingly frustrated or guilty. Maybe they’re afraid, having just taken another step closer to abandoning their old way of seeing the world. Or maybe they finally feel peace.

Regardless of the form it takes, remember to reflect your hero’s change in their emotions. Then let their emotions drive action, to trigger consequences, which will compel further change.

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

And there you have it! That’s how you write a character-driven plot.

So what do you say?

Give the wheel a spin.

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Kindergarten Dialogue #001

Adult A:“1 would you like it if they were leaving you out and being mean?”

Kid 1: “Yes, I love crying!”

Every year, CCRP had a New Year’s Eve party where all employees and their possible plus ones were invited to celebrate yet another hopeful successful year. Every year, Sam failed to come along with his wife and Charlotte came unchaperoned. She played the part of the mellow devoted spouse so well no one ever guessed how slighted she was. Ted alone knew of her being bothered, Ted alone saw past the courtesies and gentle chatter, small talk about this and that and nothing and everything.

Ted & Char find a little moment together in some empty room to celebrate the New Year. Contains explicit content.

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