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Space Opera author C.Steven Manley is back to talk plot writing. Whether you're a pantser like Poppa Chuck or plotters like K & L, there's something to learn on this next step of The Writer's Journey. Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guests: C. Steven Manley 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 02:02 Main Event – Plot Enough to Write -The genesis of Plottr. -Refresher on the Urban Fantasy story concept from 6/18 (Idea to Plot) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INKzvP1XG64&t=3s -The advantages of a serrated knife. -Chuck goes through his custom template. -Rocky the cat visits. -Moving beyond the template and plotting out the novel. -Ways to put it down and get it out of your head. -Plotting vs. Pantsing vs. Hybrid (Plantsing). 26:05 Spotlight: Try Aethon Books, an Indie Publishing company! https://www.aethonbooks.com/ 28:08 Main Event — Plot Enough to Write, Continued! -How far to get into an outline before writing. -Moving the template forward into an outline. -‘Casting’ your characters. -Working out the ‘voice’ of each character. -Digging into the details. -‘Figure out how much you need to start writing.’ -Words of wisdom. 1:03:45 Closing remarks *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!