How to Plot

Progressive complications: The simple plot tool that turns stories into page-turners

How to escalate conflict, raise stakes and drive plot in both literary fiction and commercial fiction

Feb 23 • Sanjida Kay

Two suspense techniques agents look for

How to make your novel a page-turner that publishers can't resist

Jul 13, 2025 • Sanjida Kay

21:53

Act II - or how to deal with a saggy middle

Three ways to stop the the middle of your novel from losing pace

Jun 15, 2025 • Sanjida Kay

17:59

You wouldn't build a house without a plan, why do the same with your novel?

May 18, 2025 • Sanjida Kay

22:00

Like a coach and horses: How plot and character work together to drive your story

How to find the right balance so it won't be a bumpy ride...

May 11, 2025 • Sanjida Kay

How knowing your genre can help you plot

What genre is, and how it can alter your book structure

Apr 20, 2025 • Sanjida Kay

28:48

Why You Need To Plot And How To Do It

The Process #3 ...before you begin to write your story

Apr 21, 2024 • Sanjida Kay

Why You Need An Outline For Your Story And Here's How To Make One

The Process #2 The second part in my guide on how to go from blank page to published story

Mar 10, 2024 • Sanjida Kay

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