Posts Tagged ‘Act One Techniques’
Episode 4: The Novice
A better way to do an infodump of backstory is to use a Novice. The Novice enters the story when we do. They’re also brand new to this world, but they’re in the story so they can ask the questions we’re dying to know, be shown the process of the way the world works, try…
Read MoreEpisode 3: Story Question
What is a story question? It stems from one of two places. Either your story’s theme or your character’s goal. It’s the answer to this question that will drive the narrative to the end of the story. Page Turner Pacing Course https://ineswrites.com/PTP Join the Watch Party https://ineswrites.com/breakdown
Read MoreEpisode 2: Teasers vs Prologues
A prologue is defined as a separate entry into a story. Its job is to establish context and give background details. In the world of episodic television we don’t do prologues each week, we do Teasers. A teaser has three jobs; it had to be immediate, quick and grab attention. It gets you ready for…
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