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Category: Writing Tips

  • The Flat Arc Inciting Event

    Today, we’re talking about the next plot point in a Flat Arc… the Inciting Event. This happens after everyone and everything has been introduced, and the audience has been properly hooked. Right in the middle of the First Act, an event will take place that will momentarily disrupt the MC’s Normal World.

  • The Flat Arc Antagonist

    Today, we’re taking a look at one of the most important characters in your story… the antagonist. This character is often underrated because we can tend to take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to villains. But the reality is that they are just as much a person as any other character in the story, so they require…

  • The Flat Arc Theme

    What is your story about? At its core, what is the message that it speaks… what is the issue or problem that it addresses? This topic will be the Theme of your story—the thing that ties everything else together.

  • The Backstory

    Today, we’re going to be talking about the Backstory for a Flat Arc protagonist. The Backstory is a vital part of a book or movie, so you have to make sure that you pin it down before you begin writing the story.

  • The Goal

    What does your MC want more than anything else in the world? What is the prize at the end of their quest? What is the finish line at the end of the race? What do they hope will be the result of their mission?

  • The Truth vs. The Lie

    Today, I’m going to be talking about two of the most important elements in a Flat Arc story… the Truth and the Lie. Now, if you’ve read my Positive Change Arc series, you probably already know a bit about these elements. But, in a Flat Arc story, the Truth and the Lie take slightly different…

  • The Flat Arc Protagonist

    Is your main character a Flat Arc who generally believes the Truth despite the opposition around them? If so, how do you keep them from being a goody-two-shoes? How do you make them relatable and realistic?

  • Intro to Flat Arcs

    Today, we’re starting a new series on Flat Arcs. If you’ve been following my Positive Change Arc series, some of the terms I use in this Flat Arc series might sound familiar to you, but I’ll try to explain them thoroughly for any new readers.

  • The Positive Change Arc Resolution

    Today, we’re going to be talking about the Positive Change Arc Resolution. While this is the last plot point in a Positive Change Arc, it matters just as much as any of the others. Since the Resolution is the last thing your readers will see, they will remember if you messed it up. So stay…

  • The Positive Change Arc Climax

    Today, we’re looking at the Climax of a Positive Change Arc. This is where everything comes to a head, and where all of the main conflict is resolved.