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Is it possible to use improvisational techniques to go from Prompt to Plot in under an hour? Scot Noel, editor of DreamForge Magazine, reveals the secrets of rapid story development through improv plotting. This article walks you step-by-step through transforming a simple story prompt into a fully fleshed-out plot, complete with engaging characters, escalating tension, and a satisfying climax.
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Scot has always written Science Fiction and Fantasy Fiction. Indeed, from the moment he learned to scribble in cursive, he began to split his time between playing with toys and writing tales of their plastic adventures. In time, he went on to earn a degree in English and to make his living via the keyboard. _____________________________________________________ Scot has had stories published in Pandora, Strategy Plus, and Tomorrow Magazine and his short story, “Riches Like Dust,” was selected for the Writers of the Future anthology, Volume VI in 1990, becoming the springboard for a career in computer game development as writer, project manager and voice director for several award winning games. He is now Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for DreamForge Magazine. _____________________________________________________
On Writing: From Prompt to Plot in 60 Minutes
Author Details
Scot has always written Science Fiction and Fantasy Fiction. Indeed, from the moment he learned to scribble in cursive, he began to split his time between playing with toys and writing tales of their plastic adventures. In time, he went on to earn a degree in English and to make his living via the keyboard. _____________________________________________________ Scot has had stories published in Pandora, Strategy Plus, and Tomorrow Magazine and his short story, “Riches Like Dust,” was selected for the Writers of the Future anthology, Volume VI in 1990, becoming the springboard for a career in computer game development as writer, project manager and voice director for several award winning games. He is now Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for DreamForge Magazine. _____________________________________________________
