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The Villain Drives the Plot
Video lecture | 60 minutes
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How can one spin yarns of high adventure and great passion? Bestselling novelist Gayle Lynds shows you how to engage the reader not only on an intellectual level but on an emotional level as well. This lesson applies not only to thrillers but to other kinds of fiction and nonfiction. The villain’s job is to challenge the hero. When constructing a plot you have to navigate the dangerous terrain of story, and when confronted by a dozen possible choices, you must choose the path that’s most dramatic, interesting, and logical.
Here, you'll learn:
- How to spin yarns containing high adventure and passion
- How to engage the reader both intellectually and emotionally
- How to apply the rules to all kinds of fiction and nonfiction
- How to choose a plot that's most dramatic
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