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S17:S24: Big vs. Small Character Arcs: Understanding the Degrees of Change in Storytelling

Helping Writers Become Authors

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Big, Small, and Flat Arcs Explained

Deep dive into big arcs (Schindler’s List, Banshees), small arcs (Gilmore Girls micro-shifts), and flat arcs (Sherlock, Atticus Finch), plus how to match arc scope to plot stakes.

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