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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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Storyboard: How to make your story beats easy to map
Learn how to create a storyboard, a simple way to organize your story beats and comprehend your entire novel or screenplay at a glance.
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Anchor Beats: 5 big moments in a story’s life
Just five anchor beats hold together the plot of your novel. Learn how each of these key moments defines the arc that collectively make up a story.
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Research: better results through (of all things) effort
Understanding why research is both critical to developing a story and a whole lot of fun, with a little help from Star Trek.