Plot vs. Story

Plot vs. Story

Plot is physical.

Story is emotional.

Plot vs. Story

Plot is your protagonist’s physical journey.

Story is your protagonist’s emotional journey.

Plot vs. Story

Plot = Action

Story = Reaction

Plot vs. Story

Plot is not just activity

It is meaningful action

Plot vs. Story

Story lets us know your character

Too much story can bog down your novel

Plot vs. Story

Books are more story-oriented than movies

Plot vs. Story

James Bond

Plot vs. Story

James Bond - Plot

Plot vs. Story

Twilight

Plot vs. Story

Twilight - Story

Plot vs. Story

Harry Potter

Plot vs. Story

Harry Potter - Balanced Plot and Story

Test Drive

How can you balance Plot and Story in your own idea for a novel?

Plot vs. Story

Plot is physical.

Story is emotional.