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Tag: plot

Plot Structures 1: Who Needs Structure?

Have you noticed how terrible children are at telling stories?

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer 2 Comments September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 3 Minutes

Action With Impact: Writing for Emotional Stakes (a Reflection)

The characters will never enjoy the fullness of their hard-won personal realizations if their journeys are cut short. 

Josh Murray Reflections, Writer-to-writer Leave a comment August 24, 2021August 23, 2021 5 Minutes

Twists on Tropes: 5 Chosen Ones

The Chosen One archetype has flexible narrative utility that draws writers in time and time again.

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment October 1, 2020 4 Minutes

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