26 Planning the Novella // Due the week of April 23, 2015

Hi Everyone!

We are now beginning our end-of-year project—the novella!

For this week's homework, you will plan out the plot of your novel and break it down, scene by scene, and then get started!

1. Part 1:
1. Draw a plot diagram on a piece of white paper
1. Plot Diagram
   
2. Fill in the diagram with brief explanations of what will happen in your story, including:

1. Exposition: Main characters and setting
2. Inciting Event: What gets the story going by changing everything?
3. Rising Action: About 4-6 events that build on each other leading toward the climax.
4. Climax: The big exciting moment that brings everything together. For example, the big battle in The Lord of the Rings. You can choose to end the novel here, with a bang, or finish off with closure at the Resolution.
5. Resolution: The wrapping up of everything—can be good or bad—it's ok!
1. Part 2:
1. Break your plot diagram into a list of scenes that go more in depth—about 15-20 scenes.
2. Each scene can have about a sentence or a little more explaining what happens in that scene.
3. Post this on Google Drive.
2. Part 3:
1. Start by writing the first 1-3+ pages of your novella!
2. Because you have your scenes list laid out, you can start by writing wherever you want—even the climax! (However, sometimes it's just easiest to start with the beginning :D)
3. Remember, if you find a scene boring, change it up—have fun with it! No need to bore yourself :)