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This document provides guidance on creating a plot outline for a novel by describing the key elements in 1-2 paragraphs each, including: 1) an introductory scene establishing characters, setting, and conflicts; 2) an inciting incident that propels the protagonist's adventure; 3) a list of 5 rising action events building to the climax; 4) the climax; 5) the aftermath or falling action after the climax; and 6) a resolution showing how characters change by the end of their journey.

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Creatingplot

This document provides guidance on creating a plot outline for a novel by describing the key elements in 1-2 paragraphs each, including: 1) an introductory scene establishing characters, setting, and conflicts; 2) an inciting incident that propels the protagonist's adventure; 3) a list of 5 rising action events building to the climax; 4) the climax; 5) the aftermath or falling action after the climax; and 6) a resolution showing how characters change by the end of their journey.

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Creating Plot

You dont have to describe everything that will happen in your novel here. This is just to help you get
an idea about whatll happen in the beginning, middle, and end of your book.
1. Describe Your Set-Up:
In one to two paragraphs, describe a scene that introduces your characters, your setting, and the main
conflicts in your story. You may want to review your Conflicts before you do this.
2. Describe Your Inciting Incident:
In one paragraph, describe the event that causes your protagonist to begin his or her adventure.
3. Describe Some of Your Rising Action:
Write a list of five events that build up to the climax of your novel. Dont forget to include all of your
supporting characters!
4. Describe Your Climax:
In one paragraph, describe what will happen in the climax of your novel.
5. Describe Your Falling Action:
In one to two paragraphs, describe what happens after the climax. Does your protagonist get what he
or she wants? Does the antagonist get defeated? How?
6. Describe Your Resolution:
In one to two paragraphs, describe how everything works out in the very end. Is it a happy ending?
Sad? Remember to show how your characters changed because of their journey.

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