How do you keep your reader reading till the wee hours of the morning—because they have to figure out how the story ends? You must create a narrative arc that, scene by scene, plot point by plot point, keeps the reader questioning. Paula Munier, author of Plot Perfect: Building Unforgettable Stories Scene by Scene, offers a plot-building strategy that works no matter the genre you’re writing in.    Great Moments in the Episode 6:19-7:10: How people decide to buy a book. 7:10-8:52: The importance of the first page and “that feeling” you want readers to experience. 8:54-12:42: What is an inciting incident and why you need it immediately in your story. 13:02-16:01: Definition and examples of big story questions and small story questions—and how to use them to make your story different. 16:20-18:05: How to plant major and minor story questions to drive your story. 18:10-20:01: Why you must know your genre to know your obligatory story questions. 23:24-24:58: Using index cards to help you visually plot your story. 25:00-27:04: How to use your genre tropes without becoming cliché. 30:27-35:48: Tips for writing a visually engaging setting that sets the tone and creates tension. 39:15-41:25: How to know if your writing is good before you pitch a literary agent.   Words of the Episode Vermillion: A deep, brilliant red color. Stelliferous: Having or abounding with stars.   Paula Munier’s Books to Check Out! Plot Perfect Home at Night   Follow Journey Sixty6 https://www.journeysixty6.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@journeysixty6writingforpub https://www.facebook.com/journeysixty6 https://www.instagram.com/journeysixty6/