Most writers use 'story' and 'plot' interchangeably. They're not the same thing, and the confusion between them is responsible for more manuscript problems than almost any other misunderstanding in fiction writing. Here's the distinction, why it matters, and how to use it.
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The Difference Between a Story and a Plot (And Why It Matters)
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