Tag: Structure


The Silence After the Last Line

Sloane reflects on how leaving a small question unanswered can make a story immortal.

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The Cliffside Sentence

A chapter ending should feel like a question, even when it looks like a period.

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Narrative Causality

Plot is not a series of things that happen; it is a chain of consequences.

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Chekhov’s Gun and the Law of Necessity

If it isn’t necessary, it’s a distraction.

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The First Line’s Contract

The first line is the promise you make to the reader about the nature of the journey.

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The Skeleton of the Plot

A story must be able to stand on its bones before you dress it in prose.

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