Category: Step 2.3 – Story Beats
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Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 4
In Robert McKee’s book Story, he wrote, “When talented people write badly, it’s generally for one of two reasons: either they’re blinded by an idea they feel compelled to prove or they’re driven by an emotion they must express. When talented people write well, it is generally for this reason: They’re moved by a desire…
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Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 3
In this series on how you can personalize story structure, Part 3 explores how the Global Story Beats apply to Act 2A of L. Frank Baum’s action fantasy, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 2
This week’s post follows the path well trod by respected writing teachers, showing how Global Story Beats apply to Act 1 of L. Frank Baum’s action fantasy, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 1
Without the storytelling insights learned from admired writing teachers, I’d still drift in my efforts to strike resonating chords with audiences. I learned the real magic happens when you personalize story structure, enabling you to write a book readers will love.
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A Story HOOK Example
Last week, I promised you the story HOOK Example from my work in progress, Death of an Heir. Also, on the first Wednesday of the month, I post my answers to questions posed by the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG). To close out November, I’m sharing reviews of four Thanksgiving-themed novellas.
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Story Beats: Discover an Easy Way to Write Your Novel’s Essential Scenes
In the past, I just wanted to write and skip all the technical stuff, but once I understood how beats pump the narrative blood throughout the story body, my approach to storytelling changed. Learn how you can use Global Story Beats to write your novel’s essential scenes.