by Jacque | May 21, 2019 | five requirements, Self-Editing, Structure, Uncategorized
Every story needs the same Five Requirements, just presented in unique ways, both to the genre and the story itself. That first Requirement is the Inciting Incident of the story. This incident or event must deliver a promise, hook the reader, and propel the story...
by Jacque | Feb 26, 2019 | five requirements, Self-Editing, Structure, Uncategorized
Actually, let’s make that four… Editor’s note: In the structure model I use, the Predicament has been removed as a story requirement. It’s such an inherent piece that I’ve never seen it missing when the Climax is presented clearly. No...