Last year, I went to a writing course with the author T.K Roxborogh. She has written any books, including the series Banquo's Son.
She gave us many tips and I shall share with you some of the tips.
The Basic 3 act Story Structure
Act 1- Beginning/Set-up
Introduce setting, character and situation (object of desire.).
Character is perfectly content with his/her situation and will resist change.
Something will happen to throw the charcter/everything off balance (Plot point 1)
Act 2- Middle Confrontation
Develops the story through a series of complications and obstacles each leading to a mini crisis.
The key to Act 2 is conflict, both internal and external.
The highest moment is the blackest moment for the character. CLIMAX.
Act 3- End Resolution
Tension rapidly dissapates because it's nearly impossible to sustain a readers interest for very long after the climax.
Finish your story and get out.
-Conflict is the key to a great story.
The Two Levels of Scene Structure
1) The large-scale structure of a scene: scenes and sequels.
Scene: 1. Goal- What your character wants (Be specific)
2. Conflict- Series of obstacles
3. Disaster- Failure to let your character to get the goal
Sequel: 1. Reaction- The emotional follow-through to a disaster
2. Dilemma- A situation with no good options
3. Decision- The act of making a choice
2) The small-scale structure of a scene:
Motivation/reaction units
External Internal
Objective Subjective
I hope you enjoyed thhe tips and they help you
-SweetMoments
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