Lester Dent Master Plot Formula
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How to Write Pulp Style Adventures
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How to Write the Quintessential Action Adventure Novel
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The Quintessential Adventure Types
Action, Comedy, Espionage, Horror, Mystery, Revenge, Romance, Thriller. How type sets tone, goal, and framework.
The Quintessential Adventure Design Methodology
Start with villain or plot, then motive, desire, denial, and the inciting incident that sets hero vs villain.
The Quintessential Adventure Plot
Hero versus Villain formula, basic outline, and expanded options for epic hero-vs-villain action.
The Quintessential Plot Hooks
Twenty classic hooks. Dying Delivery, Grim Necessity, Hero Offended, Quest Assigned, and more.
The Quintessential Plot Twist
Subvert expectations. Bait-and-switch ideas from double agents to fake MacGuffins to villain reveals.
The Quintessential Subplot
Deathbed Delivery, Gauntlet of Villains, Frame Job, Escape, A-B-C Quest, and more subplot types.
The Quintessential Climax
Throne Room Duel, Gauntlet of Villains, Race Against Doom, Sudden Escape. The Big Finish.
The Quintessential Villain
Why the villain drives the tale. Master types from Zealot and Conqueror to Mad Scientist and Trickster.
The Quintessential Henchman
Loyal, dangerous, distinctive lieutenants. Assassin, Avenger, Corrupted Hero, Determined Soldier, and more.
The Quintessential Minion
The rank-and-file. Guards, mooks, and underlings that fill the villain's ranks and test the hero.
The Quintessential Character
Character types and archetypes for heroes, allies, and supporting cast across adventures.
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