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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.
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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?
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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…
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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?
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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.
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The Ultimate Flat Arc
I know it’s been a while, but we are finally continuing our series on the story of humanity. Today, we’re going to be looking at the ultimate Flat Arc—God Himself—and how He stays constant throughout eternity.
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Intro to the Story of Humanity
Since the start of this blog, I’ve been talking a lot about plots and character arcs. In our Writing Tips series, we’re in the middle of a sub-series about Positive Change Arcs, with a Flat Arc series and Negative Arcs post to follow. But all of these plot points might seem a little unrealistic to…
