Insights on Using Journalistic Tools to Plan Your Novel

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Episode 14

Episode Highlights:

• Journalistic Tools for Novel Planning: In this episode of The WriterSpark Podcast, we explore an innovative approach to novel planning using the classic journalistic tools: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, these tools can help you organize your thoughts, develop your plot, and ensure that your story is compelling and well-structured.
• Dianne Freeman’s Approach: Historical mystery author Dianne Freeman joins us to share how she integrates these journalistic tools into her own writing process. Learn how Dianne applies the "5 Ws and 1 H" to plan her novels, ensuring that every detail is carefully considered and that her stories are both engaging and logically sound.
• Practical Applications: We break down each of the journalistic questions and discuss how you can use them to brainstorm ideas, outline your plot, and develop your characters. This episode provides actionable insights that you can apply directly to your current or future writing projects.

Get Inspired:

Plotting a novel can be daunting, but by using the journalistic tools of Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How, you can create a clear roadmap for your story. Dianne Freeman’s experience and advice will inspire you to look at your novel from a new perspective, giving you the confidence to experiment with different planning techniques. Whether you’re writing a historical mystery or any other genre, this episode will help you develop a more organized and thoughtful approach to your writing.

• Planning a Novel with Journalistic Tools
• How to Use Who, What, When, Where, Why, How in Writing
• Novel Plotting Techniques
• Writing Tips from Dianne Freeman
• Historical Mystery Writing Advice
• Using 5 Ws and 1 H in Novel Planning
• Fiction Writing Planning Strategies
• Story Structure with Journalistic Tools
• Plotting a Novel Effectively
• WriterSpark Podcast Writing Advice

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