Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 12: Subplots
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Aug 17, 2009 Exploring the importance of subplots in storytelling, how they enhance character development and world-building. Discussing how to balance subplots with the main narrative to keep readers engaged. Delving into the issue of subplots overshadowing the main plot and the ideal number of subplots in a novel. Emphasizing the correlation between subplots, characters, and viewpoint characters in writing.
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What Is a Subplot?
- A subplot is a secondary story running parallel to the main plot.
- It can vary in length and may or may not connect to the main theme.
Use Subplots to Flesh Characters
- Use subplots to develop other characters beyond the main two or three.
- This makes the world feel more real and fleshed out.
Keep Tension High with Subplots
- Employ subplots to maintain tension when the main plot is large and slow.
- Subplots provide immediate emotion or conflict to keep pace interesting.