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Writing Excuses Episode 18: Q&A at Conduit

Writing Excuses

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How to Write a Three Act Format

Howard Kurtz: Act 2 of a three act format is where things get worse. If you're having trouble in the middle, it may be just that there's not enough going on to keep you interested says Kurtz. When I find I am bogged down, it is because he is too close to solving the original problem and the new problem hasn't manifested itself in an ugly way yet. "I've got this brilliant ending I want to get to" writes Kurtz.

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