Friday, January 14, 2011

LOVELY QUOTES, POEMS AND ISPIRATION.

                                   Key Thoughts.
                              for shaping your story.
                                               1.
                                       Orientation.


 We meet the protagonist. what is his normal life like? If he has what he wants, he's about to lose it. If he doesn't have it yet,he's about to pursue it. 
                                               2.
                                           Crisis.  

Something bad or unexpected turns the protagonist's world upside down. What is it? What is he trying to avoid or obtain?

                                             3.
                                     Escalation. 

The protagonist tries to solve his problem or answer his life-defining question. What does he do?


                                            4.
                                     Discovery.


The protagonist reaches a moment of realization. What does he learn? 


                                          5. 
                                     Change.


The protagonist's life has been transformed. Hint at the lesson, change or new direction.




 

1 comment:

  1. These points are great for getting a handle on structuring a story, something I really need help with right now. Thanks for sharing!

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