
Structure and Form, featuring Jane Alison
Memoir Nation
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Embrace Diverse Storytelling Forms
The dominance of a singular storytelling structure can undermine creativity and lead writers to feel inadequate when their stories deviate from that norm. Recognizing that there are multiple narrative forms allows for greater freedom in writing, empowering authors to explore and adopt diverse metaphors, such as viewing writing as a collage or a quilt. This expanded perspective opens up new possibilities in storytelling, encouraging a thematic exploration of various narrative structures throughout the year.
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