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Pump up contrast! Stories (and people) love variety
Stories are not (necessarily) about “big” scenes. Instead, write scenes that work hard to tell your story and organize them for maximum contrast.
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Evolving desire: can objective change mid-scene?
Consideration of scene structure in light of a StoryGrid tool. I look at the object of desire and ask “can the protagonist’s objective change mid-scene?”
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The End again: when character precedes plot
What happens at the end of the story informs the protagonist’s character. Conversely, we can use a known protagonist to discover our ending.
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Opening Image/Final Image: how to fulfill your arc
Dig into Key Beats, beginning with the opening image and closing image, which balance a story and demonstrate your hero’s journey.
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“Show don’t tell” is about revealing hidden truth
Many creators misunderstand the storytelling advice “show don’t tell”. Telling has nothing to do with words. Showing has everything to do with revealing truth.
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