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The Dialogue Doctor PodcastAuthor: Jeff Elkins
Writing great books is critical to generating sales and building a following of readers. On the Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins and other writers discuss how to write dialogue that will excite readers and help you sell more books. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 327 - Plotting Your Sequel Based on Character Growth
Episode 327
Monday, 4 May, 2026
In this episode, Jeff is joined by V.E. Griffith to brainstorm the plot and character arcs for the second book in Griffith's urban fantasy series. The session focuses on using character growth to drive the plot, a method Jeff advocates as the most effective way to build a story. They explore the growth arcs of two characters and then use the emotional beats of change to outline the plot of the book. For more on the craft of writing, go to DialogueDoctor.com













