Plot Discovery Method Guide for Storytelling by Michael Madlock

Plot is what a story is about. Sometimes a basic plot idea comes before anything else. This structure will delve into how you can create an original plot for a new story, arc or chapter. Originality is about taking what is familiar and executing it in an unfamiliar manner.

Michael Madlock is the creator of the upcoming shonen manga Zezemaru!. Zezemaru, a mischievous, money-obsessed peasant, who is unable to touch gold, discovers that he is a prince who must save the world within a year by deciphering a forbidden ancient song and its prophecy—all while battling a ruthless cult led by his imposter, on his quest to ‘strike gold’.