About the video: Plot, Sub-Plot and the Double Timeline
Overview
“We will now focus on the plot and sub-plot, two elements every good book should have, and on how to identify them. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Plot, Sub-Plot and the Double Timeline, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Non-Fiction Writing Specialization. Transform ideas into captivating stories using creative writing techniques and overcome writer's block through practice.
Partial transcription of the video
“In the last lesson, we looked at what voice is and how you can find your own unique voice. In this lesson, we're going to be looking at plot, subplot, and the double timeline. In most stories, especially those that are super fun and interesting to read, there's two levels of plot. There's the main plot and the subplot. When it comes to writing nonfiction, however, I find it more useful and frankly just inspiring to think in terms of what is universal about your story and what is particular. What that means is the universal timeline will speak to large overarching themes that almost anyone c...”
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