Mainstream Fiction Writing Workshop @ Future Prospects Art Space

PUNCH IN FICTION WRITING

Fans were dismayed when Fil-Am boxer Brian Villoria lacked follow-up on punches thrown against his opponent. His fist undoubtedly has strength, but what could have been the problem?

He was waiting for an opportunity to knock Niño down. That was his plan, his climax. Boxing analysts believe that it was a bad strategy. Even the guys who were on his corner were pressing him to keep on pulling punches. He should’ve kept on punching rather than wait for an opportunity for a “big blow” to finish the Argentinean.

The same way applies on fiction writing. You need to keep on throwing punches (events, plotpoints) to build on to the climax, rather than wait for an opportunity to do it. An ending that was not established is weak and unconvincing. Furthermore, weak plot attacks can make you lose readers before they even reach the near-climax point. What’s the point of watching the whole Villoria match if you’ve already lose interest on his performance? If you don’t like what’s happening, or if there’s nothing really happening, in a story, would you turn the page to continue reading?

Boxers have a game plan laid-out with his couching team. Fiction writers on the other hand plan their story in advance through outlining. Whether it’s on an index card or on a spreadsheet, it would guide you on the whole writing process from “once upon a time…” to “…and they live happily ever after.” It may change a bit, or key events may switch positions as you write, but that’s the foundation from which the whole piece will be worked on.

The next time you write, don’t expect the climax to come like God’s grace. You don’t even pray for it; you build it through careful plotting.

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MAINSTREAM FICTION WRITING Workshop
On January 14, 21, & 28, Sundays, 9am-2pm

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Workshop Fee: P 4,000

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Venue:
FUTURE PROSPECTS ART SPACE
Marikina Shoe Expo
Gen. Romulo Ave. , Cubao, Quezon City