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  • The Flat Arc Midpoint

    So we’ve passed the First Pinch Point, and the MC is a bit discouraged. After all, the First Plot Point shoved them into a World built on the Lie, and the First Pinch Point showed that the antagonist is by no means slowing in his pursuit. The MC hasn’t quite recovered from their mini low…

  • The Flat Arc First Pinch Point

    So, after the First Plot Point, your MC is going to be reeling from the turn of events. They’re stumbling around this new Adventure World, trying to gather their thoughts and figure out what kind of place this is. But since this is the Adventure World, conflict between the Truth and the Lie is inevitable.…

  • The Flat Arc First Plot Point

    It’s time to dive in and talk about the gateway between the First and Second Acts… the First Plot Point! This moment in the story is an important turning point for your MC, so keep reading to find out how to properly write it.

  • 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?