HOW TO WRITE SUBPLOTS…and keep track of them without losing your mind

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Do you want to craft seamless, memorable subplots for your story? It's easier said than done, I know. Subplots can make or break a story... but how do you cleverly craft subplots that add more depth and emotion to your narrative while still keeping the focus anchored on the main character’s journey? That's what we're exploring in today's video: the science of subplots and the storytelling principles that make great subplots shine.
So if you want to write fantastic subplots, but you’re feeling kind of lost - like you just have a messy pile of ideas and you have no clue how to organize them or incorporate them into your story… THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU.
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[@vitaliykormov1266]

I don’t know how to express my thanks. My country started a war and since then I’m stressed out all the time. Writing my novel and especially watching your videos helps me relax my mind. Thank you. A lot

[@Ruthie888]

Usually, you give such good info, but today I just felt like it was a, "there's this thing and it's cool, so buy my product." infomercial.

[@Anna-B]

I just wanted to let everybody know that I’m finally working on a novel! I’m currently working on my characters, then I’ll be ready to outline and then write my first book!

[@nathenewendzel7806]

If you want to write good characters, you need to put yourself in the mindset of each of your characters you want to have depth regardless of whether or not he/she is the primary focus or what point of view your story is being told.

[@annelightwood4782]

So at its core, this was basically an infomercial for that live training thing? I’m conflicted because, yes Patreon helps support the channel, but what about those who can’t pay? That’s part of your audience missing out on techniques or valuable advice. I honestly didn’t mind the KZbin videos breaking things down. They were helpful. At least it provided a start to work from. I would have probably shown some of the organization of the subplots here in this video or mentioned some of the techniques, so that even those who miss out on the live training entirely can at least have somewhere to begin the organization of their own subplots.

[@yessica5231]

As someone who loves stories and shows where the side characters are sometimes more interesting than the main character, I'm a bit nervous writing side characters that aren't passive, but also aren't so strong they outshine the character (tho it is tempting to do that) and I also want their subplots to be able to stand on their own but not more interesting than the main one!! Aaaaaaah

[@jayashreechakravarthy4949]

Find out who told you to keep stopping me from reading freely after 2 years of profound sorrow over not being able to do so. Also, find out who is stopping me from looking at the mirror and enjoying my face, after 2 years of seeing a dying man from it.

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I’ve been working on my book for about 6 months and I care about it deeply. Over the time of trying to get my first draft finished, the story has grown so much, and I’m starting to feel so overwhelmed. Sometimes it feels like this book will never be finished, or that it sounds like complete nonsense. But I’m trying my best to find and polish my little gem until it shines. I guess I just wanted to tell someone

[@howdshedothat3182]

So I signed up for the class but after I gave all my info it said it was a patreon only event. Wish it had mentioned that from the start. I might still have gone forward becuase I enjoy your energy, but I hate being played with. I don't know...I still might in the future. But I wanted to let you know it felt dirty. Instead of saying 'if you want to watch, just sign up!' (indicating anyone can watch for the price of getting on your mailing list) I would have been prepared if you had been upfront and said, 'If you are a patreon member, sign in for the class!'

[@aftoncrain2042]

This is great timing because I’m editing my first novel and a particular subplot, in my opinion, adds a lot of flair to the book but I’m not sure if the depth is there or if it’s too “out there”.

[@TomIsNowTyping]

Without losing my mind? It’s a bit late for that I’m afraid

[@AlyssaMatesic]

I love how you call attention to side characters' internal lives! There's nothing better than a fleshed out side character that can stand on its own without outshining the protagonist!

[@M3rtyville]

after 10 years I have finally a title for my book. I have like 3 characters essencially working together with the MC but their goals are usually pretty different where I feel like I want to focus after a major arc to some subplots. But after working on them I feel like each major arc turned into smaller arcs. So the first story arc I intended to be 7-14 chapters has material for an entire book and that's only taking place in 1 country with the other character just being introduced in a short country visit for the next story arc.

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

You're one of my favorites helping us become better writers on KZbin. Cute bangs.

[@sunnyjohnson904]

I have work right now but I'm definitely coming back to this thanks! I didn't even know I needed to create a subplot for my characters!! Creating subplots for my side characters make so much sense too, I know what I need to work on right now and hopefully going back to the video about complex characters will also help me figure out what is a good way to show how complex I can make my characters without it becoming boring. I know I don't personally like reading filler background if I can get what they've been through indirectly. Look forward to watching the other half later!

[@blissein1550]

i just watched ur videos on making side characters and subplots yesterday and now.... OMGGG u just posted a video about subplots, thank u abbieee!!!!!

[@CareenasAdventures]

The timing of this is perfect!! I literally just started a short film script I'm hoping to produce with some friends, and it's missing a subplot. Not anymore, hopefully!

[@madelyn932]

As someone outlining a novel right now, I'm just going through your preptober series as an outlining tutorial and working my way through your other videos as I need them! Thank you so much for running this channel and teaching me, and so many other writers, how to write! Over the past year or so I've binged pretty much all your videos multiple times and it's helped me so much! I'm writing my first novel right now and have you to thank!

[@evagrace1989]

Thank You!!! This is very helpful… I just started working on a novel and I am starting to outline. This channel motivates me to continue writing! Thank you Abbie :)

[@aspenvalentim]

this got me so excited and inspired to write because I realized all my side characters do have their own reasons to be in the story and it's all related to the mc's internal conflict in some way