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.
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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.
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