Subplots Can't Hurt You (Rules, Principles, and Structure)

Video Description

Planning and writing a subplot and then weaving it into your main plot can be an overwhelming task. Luckily, it doesn't have to be! In this video I'll walk you through the very basic principles of subplots and then I'll show you a demonstration in which I'll plot a short section of story with a main plot and a subplot. Hopefully, by the time we're done, you'll have more knowledge and more confidence to write your own subplots! Pacing Video (for an introduction to mini-arcs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHrDyCMUmg&t=694s My affiliate link for Bookshop (wonderful Amazon alternative) where you can find my book recommendation lists: https://bookshop.org/shop/hilarylayne A link to my YouTube Channel if you're interested in joining: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmqEPwc_8yJB-nhLjm9krw/join Thank you for watching! 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - First Rule of Subplots 3:50 - Other Principles of Subplots 6:30 - Transitions 8:55 - The "Therefore" Principle 15:20 - Two Examples 18:01 - Balancing the Plotlines 20:28 - Demonstration Story 40:09 - Homework!