Fun and good to know

[slaymesoftly]

Links to two sites with writerly stuff - the first one shows (cleverly) the 7 basic plots that we see over and over. Which is not to say you shouldn't use them - they are how things usually go in a good story. The challenge for us is to use them in original ways so that the story develops as it should, but in such a way that it seems fresh.

https://www.facebook.com/Writers.Write.Company

And the second one and it's accompanying artwork is more tongue in cheek and amusing, but still quite useful as it shows us 42 Essential Third Act Twists (meant for plays, but obviously adaptable to any story)

http://dresdencodak.com/2009/05/11/42-essential-3rd-act-twists/

Enjoy!