Subplots have a way of taking over novels. They steal all the action, distract the protagonist, or in the worst cases, shine brighter than the actual plot. Good subplots enhance the story, support the theme, brighten what's already there, while a bad subplot tries to smother it in its sleep with a pillow.
Is That Subplot Helping or Hurting Your Novel?
Is That Subplot Helping or Hurting Your…
Is That Subplot Helping or Hurting Your Novel?
Subplots have a way of taking over novels. They steal all the action, distract the protagonist, or in the worst cases, shine brighter than the actual plot. Good subplots enhance the story, support the theme, brighten what's already there, while a bad subplot tries to smother it in its sleep with a pillow.