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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…

  • 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.

  • How to Write a Sidekick Character

    Today, we’re talking about writing sidekick characters, using examples from both the Bible and fictional books and movies. Sidekicks are fun to write, but they aren’t just there to crack jokes… they can actually go much deeper.

  • 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…

  • How to Change the World

    Do you want to change the world? At some time or another in your life, you might have had the desire to do something big. Whether it was a childhood dream or the thrill of starting a new career, you wanted to make an impact—to do something that would not be forgotten. But as you…

  • 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 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 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.

  • Writing With Heart: The Journey of a Teenage Writer

    Today’s post was written by my good friend, Juliana. She is such a sweet and amazing person, and I can’t wait for you guys to hear from her! She will be sharing some of her favorite writing tips, so be sure to keep reading!