Thursday, August 7, 2008

Day 7 - Subplots

Wow. Today I'm supposed to "figure out the novel's subplots." I could have done with more guidance on this one. It says they should add complexity. That's not much help, practically anything would. It should also contribute to the character's growth.

Let me think of the plots I do have.

1) The protagonist must come to terms with himself and gain real confidence, which will allow him to use the magic in ways he couldn't without confidence.

2) The dragon must be stopped from creating nuclear war.

3) The teacher is hunting the protagonist because he wants to be the sole one with magical power.

I think those are the things I might call plots.

Subplots are probably:

1) He must come to terms with his job.

2) He must come to terms with his ex-girlfriend.

3) He must come to terms with his new handicap, although that might be the main plot listed above.

That seems like enough, for the moment. Though I may very well come up with more later.

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