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5 days ago · Moving on, the Seven-Point Story Structure is a more streamlined approach that focuses on seven key moments in storytelling. It lays out the narrative in a sequence of elements that include a hook, plot turn 1, pinch point 1, midpoint, pinch point 2, plot turn 2, and the resolution. Each of these points is a cornerstone in the narrative ...
21 hours ago · We will be outlining three classic plot formulas for writing a novel, each with a brief explanation and key elements: 1. The Three-Act Structure. The Three-Act Structure is a simple, widely used storytelling structure that divides the story into three parts: setup, confrontation, and resolution. While reading the breakdown of the Three-Act ...
3 days ago · Plot Points of the Eight Sequences Plot Structure. The Eight Sequences Plot Structure in Plottr has two plotlines — the main line and subplot line — and, as expected, eight scene cards. Remember: we’ll put the eight sequences into the overall three-act structure as outlined above. Let’s explore, using examples from the hit musical, La ...
3 days ago · Within the plan, one establishes the story structure, decides on the viewpoint narrative, and considers how the plot elements will unfold. Key aspects include: Plot: Sketching a sequence of events. Structure: Defining the beginning, middle, and end. Organization: Detailing chapters or sections.
21 hours ago · It provides context and can significantly shape the plot and characters. Major Plot Points. A synopsis should cover the inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution. These elements structure the narrative and guide the reader through the story’s progression. Inciting Incident: The event that sets the plot in motion.
3 days ago · Plot Twists. Plot twists can happen at any stage in a story. These twists in the tale are the things that change the direction of the story’s plot. They make it more exciting and interesting. Twists are the things we thought would happen and don’t or the things that happen in a different way.
3 days ago · If you're a pantser trying to plot your story for the first time, this series is for you. I'll make 3 posts total discussing 3 popular plot structures: Freytag's Pyramid, the Hero's Journey, and the Three-Act Structure. Today we're starting with the most basic of these, Freytag's Pyramid.
