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The Want vs. the Need
What does your character want more than anything? And what do they need more than anything? These elements are referred to as the Want and the Need, and they’re both necessary in order to keep any plot moving. If you don’t have the above questions answered already, you will by the end of this post.
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The Lie vs. the Truth
Today, we’re addressing two terms you may have seen on my blog before, and will probably see many times again. They are the Lie your main character (MC) believes, and the Truth they will come to believe. Let’s take a closer look at these two important elements…
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The Positive Change Arc Protagonist
The protagonist. This is the most important character in your story—the character you want your audience to care the most about. So it goes without saying that you should make sure you’re writing your protagonist the right way. Today, I’m going to show you three mistakes writers make with their protagonists, and how to avoid…
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Intro to Positive Change Arcs
Last week, you may recall that I mentioned the three main types of character arcs. Today, we are starting to talk about the first of these… the Positive Change Arc.
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Intro to Plots and Character Arcs
This is the beginning of a series on plots and character arcs. We will be going through each element and plot point one by one—using the Three-Act structure—and providing examples along the way. So buckle up and hold on… it’s going to be a long and wild ride.
