If you don’t know, The Merry Writer began as a Twitter hashtag game in 2018. Today, it’s a fun, informative podcast about all things creative writing and books.
Join co-hosts Ari Meghlen and Rachel Poli every Wednesday while we ask and answer all the “write” questions.
This week, we have a special guest joining us: Troy Lambert. They’re here to help us talk about multiple novel plots and story arcs. Come join the conversation here!
Episode 158: How Do You Handle Multiple Novel Plots And Story Arcs?
Writing a novel can be confusing, especially if you’re juggling multiple story arcs in one story. Luckily, Troy Lambert joins Ari and Rachel to discuss how to handle multiple novel plots and story arcs.
This week, we cover:
- The benefits of having multiple story arcs in one book
- The difference and similarities between multiple plots and subplots
- The best way to weave plots together
- Organizational tips to keep track of your many plotlines
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Troy Lambert is a freelance writer, author, editor, and the education lead for Plottr. The author of over 25 novels, he lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and two very talented dogs.
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Rachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel.
Although she favors mystery, Rachel is a multi-genre author with too many ideas and characters in her head, often experimenting with short stories and flash fiction.
When she’s not writing, she’s reading, organizing something, or playing video games. She currently resides in New England with her zoo.
