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The Love of God
“The Love of God” is a hymn that has been well-loved by many, and reflects the vastness of God’s character and love. However, once you know the amazing story behind this song, its words become even more powerful.
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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.
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For All the Saints
The hymn “For All the Saints” was written by William W. How, and later put to music. While it’s definitely a lesser-known song, the words and accompanying tune are beautiful and uplifting.
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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…
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How to Write a Great First Chapter
The first chapter of your story is arguably the most important. After all, if you don’t hook your readers in from the beginning, it’s going to be much harder to win back their loyalty later on. So, today, we’re going to be taking a look at how to write a first chapter that will make…
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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.
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How to Write Sarcasm
Today, we’re going to talk about a very interesting subject, and that is how to write sarcasm. You might be surprised to learn that there actually is a bit of sarcastic humor in the Bible, which we can learn from even today.
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Day by Day
The hymn “Day by Day” was written by Carolina Sandell in 1858. Though the song itself expresses a deep peace and trust in God and His sovereign care, the circumstances surrounding its origin were quite different.
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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.
