- Accurate Story Structure Ain’t Easy
The specific order of events within a story is unique. This sequence rises up naturally from the choices an Author makes in regards to character dynamics and the ultimate message they want to communicate to their Audience. Uncovering the proper structure beneath every story is a long and arduous process that, if done correctly, can transform a single piece of narrative fiction into a timeless classic.
Jim Hull
I write about meaningful story structure.
I'm also a full-time character animator, an instructor at CalArts and a father to four. When I'm not doing those things I also enjoy web development and design, and I am currently revisiting my original hobby from my teens - computer programming (though there wasn't an iPhone back then). Oh, and I like airplanes.
Some recent articles...
- The Reason for Acts
Acts exist as a way of focusing dramatic attention on the different ways characters can go about solving their problems. There is more to these general areas of story than simply dividing up a story into Beginning, Middle and End. Writers who wish to create something meaningful can start by giving purpose to the turning of an Act.
- Organizing Your Screenwriting Life with the iPhone and iPad
The modern writer’s life comes complete with amazing tools engineered to make the writing process as painless as possible. Of course, the actual writing of a piece will always be fraught with difficulties, but there are several applications available now for the Apple iPad and iPhone that make managing the development stages of a work of fiction frictionless and enjoyable.
