Episode 23 - Story structure - first things first

The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

Nov 29 2014 | 00:11:26

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Show Notes

Continuing our review of the essentials of plot, in this episode we look at the things you need to deal with early in the story, namely setting out the main storyline and setting the core expectations and boundaries for your reader.

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