Dramatic structure serves as the backbone of storytelling, shaping narratives in plays, films, and literature. This framework guides the pacing, character arcs, and resolution, crafting stories that ...

I think I was 7 or 8-years-old when I first read Harris & Me by Gary Paulson. Well, in truth, my mom likely read it to me but strangely enough, that’s not what I remember. It is the first time that I ...

Dom O'Leary is a contirbutor on Game Rant. He has over 6 years of experience in writing, covering everything from games news and reviews to commercial writing and editing. He's been a lover of games ...

The five-act structure is a plot formula that divides a story into five sections: the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. From these classical explorations comes our ...

As you might already know when writing books it is extremely important authors maintain consistency and depth in their storytelling. This is particularly crucial in complex narratives such as series, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rhea Wessel is the founder of The Institute for Thought Leadership. A quiet shift is underway in the world of thought-leadership ...

It's impossible to see or talk about Zach Cregger's surprise smash hit Weapons without discussing its careful narrative structure. Purporting to be in the vein of former anthology classics like ...

Let’s be honest — story, plot, and premise sound like words that mean the same thing. Most of us, even as writers or film lovers, use them interchangeably. But they are not the same. In fact, they are ...

Although Ghost of Yotei, much like Sucker Punch's predecessor Ghost of Tsushima, features the freedom of an open-world setting, it still follows a more linear story structure. Creative director Jason ...

In today’s crowded marketplace, having a great product or service is not enough. To succeed, you need to create a connection with your audience that goes beyond the features and benefits of your ...