Small Stakes vs. Large Stakes
The High Stakes Fallacy, whereby big, impersonal stakes are thought to be enough for a story, is an easy trap to fall into.
Inception
Stories Are About Struggle
Stories are about struggle. This concept is easy to understand yet can be hard to implement. I take a look at why.
Storytelling: A Study in Opposites Part II
In my second post in this “Opposites” series, I look at more examples of the opposing dynamics in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet.
Storytelling: A Study in Opposites
Good story structure boils down to a series of opposites, or dichotomies. One of the most important of these is the opening image and final image in a story.
