What is Theme in a Story? Once you've established your protagonist’s main traits, both positive and negative, and placed them in contrast with other characters through the technique known as character juxtaposition, you've done more than just build character. You’ve already moved towards designing your story’s theme. Why? Because a character’s flaw is more than…
The Negative Change Arc: When the Lesson Is Ignored
What is a negative change arc? In the last article, we covered the difference between story and plot and focused on the positive change arc. Today, we're delving into the structure of a negative change arc. And the first thing you need to know about the negative change arc is that not all characters grow:…
Story Structure Studio: Device and Design... 