What Makes a Good Story?
I don’t know anything about video games. Truly. I’m embarrassed to expose the underbelly of my ignorance about…
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blockbuster plots pure and simple | character transformation | Climax | Martha Alderson | plot whisperer
Unsatisfying Climax
Viewed two movies recently, both of which left me disappointed and dissatisfied at the end. The first movie…
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Blockbuster Plots for Writers | character development | Dramatic Action | Martha Alderson | Thematic Significance
The Deeper the Meaning, the More Lasting the Project
Every story that becomes a classic has at least three universal plot threads: (1) Character Emotional Development(2) Dramatic…
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Creating a Sacred Writing Space
We as writers spend countless hours in our writing “caves,” creating characters and stories we hope will engage…