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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.

  • 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.

  • The Ultimate Negative Change Arc

    Today, we are looking at the last example in our series on the story of humanity—the ultimate Negative Change Arc. This role of this arc is played by those who ultimately reject God and His Truth.

  • The Positive Change Arc Third Plot Point

    Today, we’re talking about the Third Plot Point—arguably the most important plot point in your story (and also my favorite). It’s vital that you get this plot point right, so stay tuned as we dive right in.

  • The Ultimate Negative Flat Arc

    Today, we are looking at the third arc in the story of humanity—the Negative Flat Arc. This is, of course, Satan, the main antagonist. Though Man also works in opposition to God at times, Satan is the one who provides the most conflict.

  • The Positive Change Arc Second Pinch Point

    Your character has just passed the Midpoint of the story, and is now in the second half of the 2nd Act. They are halfway done with their journey, but, while all seems to be going well, the worst is yet to come. Today, we are talking about the precursor to these troubles—the Second Pinch Point.

  • 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.

  • The Positive Change Arc Midpoint

    Today, we’re talking about the Midpoint, also known as the Second Plot Point, the Moment of Truth, or the Mirror Moment. It’s a vital turning point for your MC, but it can also be a pitfall for unprepared writers.

  • The Positive Change Arc First Pinch Point

    Your character has just been plunged into an entirely new world. No longer in the Normal World where they could be relatively comfortable in their Lie, they are now in the Adventure World, where the Lie doesn’t work and the main conflict abounds. At this point, it’s a confusing world full of unknowns.