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The Negative Arcs
Today, I’m introducing you to the final type of character arc… the Negative Arc. If you haven’t already read my earlier posts on the Positive Change Arc and the Flat Arc, you might want to check those out before continuing to read.
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The Flat Arc Resolution
And now that the main conflict has been done away with, all that you have to do is wrap things up. This is where your Resolution will come in handy.
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The Flat Arc Climax
Pretty much everything in your story is going to come down to these few pages. In the time between the Third Plot Point and the Resolution, the pacing is going to get faster and faster. The pieces are going to fall together. It’s the final showdown between the Truth and the Lie—the confrontation between the…
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Poem Project: Jaquelyn’s Poem
Based on my novella, “The Face You See,” this poem is the fifth in my project.
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Poem Project: Zaccai’s Poem
This is the fourth poem in my project, and it’s based on my short story, “City of Ashes.”
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Poem Project: Tad’s Poem
Based on my short story, “In Time of Need,” Tad’s poem is the third in my project.
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Poem Project: Jabin’s Poem
This is the second poem in my project, and it’s based on my short story, “Searching for the Messiah.”
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Poem Project: Denton’s Poem
If you’ve been watching my videos on YouTube, you already know that I’ve been working on an exciting project!
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The Flat Arc Third Plot Point
Since the Second Pinch Point, things will go pretty well for the MC as they move towards their Goal. However, there is an ominous sense that it’s not going to be this easy… and they’re right. Before they know it, they will plummet into the deep hole called the Third Plot Point.
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The Flat Arc Second Pinch Point
In between the Midpoint and the Second Pinch Point, things start going well for the MC. They’ve gone from reaction to action, and they’re finally fighting back against the antagonist. Perhaps they defeat some of his goons, discover a clue to his hideout, or find out more about his identity. They’re getting closer and closer…
