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Posts about general writing advice, industry observations, and more!
Why You Hate Story Structure & The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (+ Where They Should Occur)
In honor of 1 year of my blog, let's take it back to where it began: my first two posts! (aka everything you need to know about structure)
Mic
Feb 171 min read
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Opening Sequences: Where Stories Thrive or Die
Your first 15 pages can make or break your script. Learn how to hook your audience fast—or risk their eternal boredom. 🔥🎬
Mic
Feb 18 min read
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The Highs and Lows of Act 2 (+ what Puss In Boots 2 did right)
The low point is the start of the most predictable part of a movie. What can you do to make it more effective?
Mic
Feb 24, 20244 min read
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The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (and where they should occur)
"Story structure is built on vibes." To be honest: that's not entirely wrong. This "vibe" can be determined...
Mic
Feb 19, 20246 min read
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Why You Hate Story Structure
"If writing a screenplay is the cops, and storytelling in your life is your lawyer, it makes more sense why some of us hate story structure"
Mic
Feb 18, 20243 min read
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