Category: Structure
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17 Tips for Busy Writers Who Want to Engage Readers Using Chris Lang’s Story Development Strategy
One of the most memorable videos I’ve watched was the PBS Masterpiece Mystery interview* of Chris Lang and the discussion about his story development strategy.
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If I Was Creating a Story Arc Today
My dilemma: I had the perfect book idea but lacked the story’s structure. My solution arrived when genre and beats had a baby named Story Arc.
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Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 6
Robert McKee shared this wisdom. “Writing is a marathon, not a sprint.” The finish line is in sight for this series on L. Frank Baum’s action fantasy, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. I’ll use the Preparation step from 7-Step Storytelling to emphasize essential takeaways.
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Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 5
Jeffery Deaver, the prolific writer of thrillers, once said, “Outlining is the most efficient way to structure a novel to achieve the greatest emotional impact. The most breathtaking prose and brilliantly drawn characters are wasted if the plot meanders and digresses. Outlining lets you create a framework that compels your audience to keep reading from…
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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.