The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure 003 // Want to Write a Novel? Start With This Simple 3 Step Story Structure
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Oct 8, 2022 Unravel the secrets of storytelling with a three-step structure that mirrors a seven-mile race. Discover how a compelling beginning sets the pace, a challenging middle drives tension, and a transformative ending brings everything together. The journey from a disastrous first draft to crafting engaging narratives is explored, offering insights for aspiring authors. Dive into community engagement while learning how to master your plot and character development!
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Story Requires a Frame
- Stories need a foundational structure like puzzles need edge pieces.
- Understanding story structure before writing helps frame the plot and characters effectively.
Race as Story Structure Analogy
- D.K. Drake uses the analogy of a seven-mile race to explain the three-act story structure.
- The race's beginning, middle, and end correspond to story acts and their pacing dynamics.
Plan Story Structure First
- Never write a story without knowing its structure: beginning, middle, and end.
- Start with setup in Act 1 before developing characters or plot.