TECH: Plot Partners (Another Moldy Oldie!)

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Writer's Digest, October 1992, pages 24 to 27, had an article by Gary Provost with the title Plot Partners. Just below that, a headline said, "A subplot is not just a bunch of stuff that happens to the hero during slow moments in the main plot. A veteran author and writing instructor tells how to create subplots that work with your main plots to bring balance to your stories."
( making the best of your subplots )

A strong subplot, pacing, understanding, all of it together strengthens the plot. They work together -- like partners.

So, there you go. That's what Gary Provost suggested. I like his exercise. Start with a main plot, and then consider what subplots you might want to play against that.

Just write!