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First In by Danika Bloom5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Side Note: A chapter comprises either one scene or multiple scenes. Depending on the type of story you’re telling, that life could be near perfect, or it could be a complete shambles!Įither way, you need to convey your character’s normal life within the first couple of scenes. Or, a character speaks to you and tells you what to write next, making your life so much easier!Īt the start of your story, we see your protagonist in their normal day-to-day life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ‘Magic’ is what I call those epiphany moments when you suddenly realise how two seemingly disparate ideas you had are actually connected and where they fit in the story. I believe, especially for new writers, the 3 Act Structure is the best structure to use because it gives you enough structure to get your character from A to Z but is loose enough that you can play around and experiment. Structure is the skeleton upon which you hang your story in the most logical, efficient and compelling way possible, so your reader doesn’t close your novel after the first chapter. It’s the tool you use to take your character out of their existing imperfect life and into the storyline. There are many structures out there, including The Hero’s Journey, Save The Cat and, of course, the 3 Act Structure. Story structure is the framework used to ensure you hit all the right plot points and story beats. ![]()
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