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IndieAuthors.Social NewsHow to Pair Your Book’s Beginning and Ending to Satisfy ReadersOkay, fair warning—what you’re about to learn in this article might spoil movies, TV shows, and books for you forever. BUT—as a writer, you have to peel back the mechanics of story to understand how to make your book awesome, so even if you hate spoilers… <a href="https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/pair-your-books-beginning-and-ending/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/pair-your-books-beginning-and-ending/</a><a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/Endings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Endings</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/Openings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Openings</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/Plotting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Plotting</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/ResidentWritingCoach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ResidentWritingCoach</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/indieauthors" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@indieauthors</a>

IndieAuthors.Social NewsReading Like a WriterWe all know that as writers we should be reading a lot. It’s one of the best ways to learn the craft, and Stephen King’s quote on the topic is legendary: “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write.” While it’s great to beat your annual […]… <a href="https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/05/reading-like-a-writer/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/05/reading-like-a-writer/</a><a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/Plotting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Plotting</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/ResidentWritingCoach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ResidentWritingCoach</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/Setting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Setting</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/ToolsandResources" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolsandResources</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/indieauthors" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@indieauthors</a>

The Lamb's WaifuKi Sho Ten Ketsu <a href="https://mithrandirolorin.blogspot.com/2025/05/ki-sho-ten-ketsu.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://mithrandirolorin.blogspot.com/2025/05/ki-sho-ten-ketsu.html</a><a href="https://c.im/tags/Kishotenketsu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Kishotenketsu</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Anime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Anime</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Manga" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Manga</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Gundam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Gundam</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Evangelion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Evangelion</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AttackOnTitan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AttackOnTitan</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/StarWars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StarWars</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AzumangaDaioh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AzumangaDaioh</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/BatmanBegins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BatmanBegins</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Andor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Andor</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Superman" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Superman</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/MCU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MCU</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/TheAvengers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TheAvengers</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/FreytagsPyramid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FreytagsPyramid</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Garfield" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Garfield</a>

IndieAuthors.Social NewsHow to Write a Good Character ArcIn every story, there's a moment when the hero realizes they were wrong. Here are six steps to show character growth throughout your story. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative » <a href="https://writingcooperative.com/how-to-write-a-good-character-arc-5a09fc3fc81" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://writingcooperative.com/how-to-write-a-good-character-arc-5a09fc3fc81</a><a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/characterdevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#characterdevelopment</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/storystructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storystructure</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/writingtips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writingtips</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/fictionwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fictionwriting</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/characterarc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#characterarc</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/indieauthors" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@indieauthors</a>

IndieAuthors.Social NewsThe 5 R’s That Will Keep Your Readers Emotionally RivetedHow to turn the screws of story Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative » <a href="https://writingcooperative.com/the-5-rs-that-will-keep-your-readers-emotionally-riveted-10dd2f8594e" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://writingcooperative.com/the-5-rs-that-will-keep-your-readers-emotionally-riveted-10dd2f8594e</a><a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/narrativedesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#narrativedesign</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/characterdevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#characterdevelopment</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/creativewriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#creativewriting</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/storystructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storystructure</a> <a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/plot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#plot</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/indieauthors" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@indieauthors</a>

GeorgeLThomasBuild Your Story With 5 Ws And An H <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/WritersLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritersLife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Plotting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Plotting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Outline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Outline</a><a href="http://georgelthomas.com/2022/01/04/build-your-story-with-5-ws-and-an-h/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">http://georgelthomas.com/2022/01/04/build-your-story-with-5-ws-and-an-h/</a>

ArchimageYour Life <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writing</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/plot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#plot</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/storystructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storystructure</a>: <a href="https://archimage.micro.blog/2024/09/10/your-life-writing.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://archimage.micro.blog/2024/09/10/your-life-writing.html</a>

Shantell PowellI still haven’t finished reading this, but do check it out if you’re interested in story structure. There are a lot more out there than the hero’s journey and the three-act structure. <a href="https://kimyoonmiauthor.com/post/641948278831874048/worldwide-story-structures" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://kimyoonmiauthor.com/post/641948278831874048/worldwide-story-structures</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/StoryTelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryTelling</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writing</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingCommunity</a>

AnneTheWriterIt's <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/HootinTootinTuesday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HootinTootinTuesday</a> again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Mastodon</a>.<a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Humor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Humor</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Humour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Humour</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/FunnyMeme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FunnyMeme</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writing</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/WritersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritersOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingCommunity</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Quests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Quests</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Questing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Questing</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writers</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/SaveTheCat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SaveTheCat</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/WritingLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingLife</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/WritersLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritersLife</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AuthorsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AuthorsOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writers" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@writers</a>

Klaudia (aka jinxx)<a href="https://literatur.social/@r_shivran" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@r_shivran</a> Worüber ich vor einer Weile gestolpert bin: Die Heldinnen-Reise. Man kann schon den ganzen Klimbim mit "einsamer Held begibt sich auf die Reise und tötet im Alleingang das Monster etc.pp" spielen, muss man aber nicht. Schau Dir mal Gail Carriger "The Heroine's Journey" an. <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/HeroinesJourney" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HeroinesJourney</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a>

Nick East (Indie Writer)Story structure isn't as much fun when it's makes it obvious what will happen... 😂 <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writers" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@writers</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writingcommunity" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@writingcommunity</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writing" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@writing</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/humour" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@humour</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/Author" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Author</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/Authors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Authors</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/Writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writers</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/Writer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writer</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/StoryTelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryTelling</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/TomGauld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TomGauld</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/WritingWonders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingWonders</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/WordWeavers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WordWeavers</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/Writinglife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writinglife</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/WritersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritersOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://geekdom.social/tags/BoostingIsSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BoostingIsSharing</a>

Jess MahlerGrowth-Centered Story StructureIt’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty. What kind of growth-centered story structure am I writing? How does it work? What pieces go into it?If you want to learn about an alternative to the ‘universal’ conflict-centered stories, come take a look<a href="https://jessmahler.com/positive-feedback-loop-story-structure-one-kind-of-growth-centered-story/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://jessmahler.com/positive-feedback-loop-story-structure-one-kind-of-growth-centered-story/</a> <a href="https://indiepocalypse.social/tags/GrowthStories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GrowthStories</a> <a href="https://indiepocalypse.social/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a> <a href="https://indiepocalypse.social/tags/Essay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Essay</a> <a href="https://indiepocalypse.social/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a>

nebulosI'm definitely also a subscriber to <a href="https://indiepocalypse.social/@JessMahler" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@JessMahler</a>'s Growth Centered Stories. Not out of any intentionality, but that my creative process depends on it: to figure out what happens next, I ask my characters "what do you really not want to happen" which usually hits their insecurities, weaknesses, and strongly held beliefs, aka their points for growth. <a href="https://jessmahler.com/growth-centered-story-structure/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://jessmahler.com/growth-centered-story-structure/</a>(more thoughts incoming)<a href="https://comicscamp.club/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingCommunity</a> <a href="https://comicscamp.club/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://comicscamp.club/tags/GrowthStories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GrowthStories</a>

Carly Hayward, EditorNew <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/StoryChat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryChat</a> episode is live! We discuss the MCU movie: *Guardians of the Galaxy* and The Heroine's Journey!This structure is a response to the Hero's Journey and is all about self-discovery and potentially found families. We dig into this story structure and how to apply it! ⠀⠀⠀ Listen on most podcast services! Watch on YouTube!<a href="https://www.storychatradio.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-heroines-journey" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.storychatradio.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-heroines-journey</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/GotG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GotG</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuardiansOfTheGalaxy</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/WritingTips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingTips</a>

Lydia Conwell :mastodon:<a href="https://mas.to/tags/PsychicDrool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PsychicDrool</a> | I done this 'Writing tips' post that's really just my usual critiquing.Writing tips: In defence of the story outlineUnfortunately, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Wordpress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Wordpress</a> is still a bit glitchy when it comes to embedding <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Mastodon</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/toots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#toots</a> so the toot I tried to add isn't showing.<a href="https://psychicdrool.wordpress.com/2023/04/20/writing-tips-in-defence-of-the-story-outline/?preview_id=71&preview_nonce=6db02c0b76&preview=true" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://psychicdrool.wordpress.com/2023/04/20/writing-tips-in-defence-of-the-story-outline/?preview_id=71&preview_nonce=6db02c0b76&preview=true</a><a href="https://mas.to/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Writing</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Fiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Fiction</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WritingTips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingTips</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Critique" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Critique</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Criticism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Criticism</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/StoryOutline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryOutline</a>

C.L. Irwin :verified:Method Writing: The First Four Concepts - Jack Grapes [Full Interview]: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba9jAVzADY0&list=TLPQMjMwMzIwMjPEiDVF7wwa2w&index=2&ab_channel=FilmCourage" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba9jAVzADY0&list=TLPQMjMwMzIwMjPEiDVF7wwa2w&index=2&ab_channel=FilmCourage</a>. This video is LONG (almost 3 1/2 hours!) but worthwhile.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/methodwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#methodwriting</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/method" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#method</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writing</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/writingtips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writingtips</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/story" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#story</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/storystructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storystructure</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/plot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#plot</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/characters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#characters</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/character" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#character</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/writersofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writersofmastodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/authorsofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#authorsofmastodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/writinglife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writinglife</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/writer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writer</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/screenwriter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#screenwriter</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/screenwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#screenwriting</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#film</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/cinema" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cinema</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/movies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#movies</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/poet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#poet</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/poem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#poem</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#poetry</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/poetsofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#poetsofmastodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/methodacting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#methodacting</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/acting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#acting</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/actor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#actor</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/actress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#actress</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/theater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#theater</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/theatre" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#theatre</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/play" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#play</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/playwright" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#playwright</a>

Lunar DogThat's about it for the introduction to "Gravel's Run" (see thread). At this moment, it's mostly in my head. Still working on some <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/worldbuilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#worldbuilding</a> details and overall <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/storystructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storystructure</a>. Struggling with confidence that I can put it into words and make it interesting to read for anyone but myself. But I really know that <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ishouldbewriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ishouldbewriting</a>. Favorite this toot for my encouragement.

WritingExcuses (unofficial)18.07: Deep Dive into THE SPARE MAN <a href="https://writingexcuses.com/2023/02/12/18-07-deep-dive-into-the-spare-man/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://writingexcuses.com/2023/02/12/18-07-deep-dive-into-the-spare-man/</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/TheoryandTechnique" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TheoryandTechnique</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/ProjectinDepth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ProjectinDepth</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/ScienceFiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScienceFiction</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/Demonstration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Demonstration</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/Season18" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Season18</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/DeepDive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DeepDive</a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/Mystery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Mystery</a>

Ziv WThe lovely discussions of GLASS ONION and its playful story structure are a great prompt for me to re-share my post on the similar structure in KNIVES OUT.It's a lot of fun, and also a great way to puzzle through MICE — the idea of story arcs focusing on Milieu, Idea, Character, or Event:<a href="http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/2020/04/06/guest-post-knives-out-a-mice-case-study-by-ziv-wities/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/2020/04/06/guest-post-knives-out-a-mice-case-study-by-ziv-wities/</a><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/GlassOnion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GlassOnion</a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/KnivesOut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KnivesOut</a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/StoryStructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryStructure</a>

Stephen Cox AuthorI have been reading John Yorke's Into the Woods and I found that my Work in Progress turns out to follow his Five Act Structure. !!Particularly if I change my mind about exactly what is the real turning point of the story.I blogged briefly.ATM I loosely outline and do a loose first draft - second draft work to a tighter plan. I can conceive now plotting more.<a href="https://stephencox.co.uk/?p=1281" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://stephencox.co.uk/?p=1281</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/plot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#plot</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storystructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storystructure</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MastoBooks</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/amwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#amwriting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/amplotting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#amplotting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fiction</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Victorian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Victorian</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writerlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writerlife</a>

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