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Tag Archives: Narrative
How to Structure An Emotional Arc
In a single narrative, it’s satisfying to an audience if the character changes. It doesn’t matter whether the character is a better or worse person, what’s important is that they’re not emotionally static. So the obstacles that you throw at … Continue reading
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Tagged character, emotional arc, Narrative, story, story map, story structure, structure
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THREE FIRST PAGE WRITING CLICHES TO AVOID!
As a reader and script editor, there are a few story beginnings I see so often that each time, my heart sinks a little. Even if the rest of the narrative is brilliant, a cliché opening sends a negative signal … Continue reading
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