Episode 21 The Fundamentals of Plot

November 01, 2014 00:13:50
Episode 21 The Fundamentals of Plot
The Creative Writer's Toolbelt
Episode 21 The Fundamentals of Plot

Nov 01 2014 | 00:13:50

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We've started on the process of building a story from the ground up, and we're going to kick off with plot. In this episode we look at three aspects of plot: the shape of the story, the engine of the plot, and the danger of cliches

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