“Unraveling the Mystery: How Understanding Story vs. Plot Can Transform Your Writing!”
Did You Just Say “Story” and “Plot” Separately?
Yes, indeed. While some consultants may call your story a “plot,” or an editor may mistake the plot for a “story,” they are distinct parts of the writing process that complement each other—hence the common misconception about their natures.
So, what are they, and why are they different? What purpose does each one serve, exactly? We can start by substituting other terms for each. Let’s learn some Russian!
In the Russian novelist boom of the 20th century came an interesting comparison between two concepts: syuzhet and fabula. Narratologists seeking to break storytelling down into clear parts defined fabula with the same meaning in Russian as it has in Latin: “story.”
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