The best way to understand story structure is to see how it works in a story that works. Here’s how How to Train Your Dragon tells an unforgettable story using the six elements of story.
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How to Read Like an Editor: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Every Book You Read
As Stephen King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Here’s how I use my reading to inform my editing—and how you can, too.
Extended Edition: How Spider-Man’s Leap of Faith Makes Us Feel Triumphant
How does Miles Morales’s leap off a skyscraper create a feeling of triumph so strong, it’s almost palpable? Editor Kim Kessler and I take a close look at why this scene is so effective.