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The best subplot ideas add breadth and depth to a novel, developing the story in complex ways. Read tips and examples of subplots to make your story richer.
- Learn Subplot Types: E.g. ‘Expository’ subplots reveal a backstory about the characters or your world.
- Drive the Main Plot: Make subplots relevant to the events and themes of your main story arc.
- Increase Tension: Subplots often increase tension (e.g. a secondary character learns/knows too much about a main character’s past).
- Reveal Character: Use subplots, such as how a main character helps a secondary character, to reveal significant details of personality.
- Use For Backstory: A good subplot can show the reader events that were formative for the current story without heavy – handed telling.
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