- Oct 2023
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delong.typepad.com delong.typepad.com
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RULE 2. STATE THE UNITY OF THE WHOLE BOOK
The first several rules of reading a book analytically follow the same process of writing a book as suggested in the snowflake method.
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- Aug 2023
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www.advancedfictionwriting.com www.advancedfictionwriting.com
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If you believe in the Three-Act structure, then the first disaster corresponds to the end of Act 1. The second disaster is the mid-point of Act 2. The third disaster is the end of Act 2, and forces Act 3 which wraps things up. It is OK to have the first disaster be caused by external circumstances, but I think that the second and third disasters should be caused by the protagonist’s attempts to “fix things”. Things just get worse and worse.
Interesting and specific advice about the source of disasters in act two...
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- Apr 2023
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www.dalekeiger.net www.dalekeiger.net
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Sometimes you must surrender the idea of steering the story toward a predetermined structure and destination. We all know how to do the latter, so it feels secure.
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- May 2022
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wordpress.com wordpress.com
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"I didn't fully understand it at the time, but throughout my time as a freshman at Boston College I've realized that I have the power to alter myself for the better and broaden my perspective on life. For most of my high school experience, I was holding to antiquated thoughts that had an impact on the majority of my daily interactions. Throughout my life, growing up as a single child has affected the way am in social interactions. This was evident in high school class discussions, as I did not yet have the confidence to be talkative and participate even up until the spring term of my senior year."
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- Introduction p.1
- (Major Essay) Introduction paragraph
- In this annotation, I choose to expand on my introduction. Before I explain why I chose the words I did, I should mention that my first draft failed to meet one of the assignment's primary requirements: a "Story like" structure. Finally, I decided to rework my introduction because my first draft did not begin with a clear beginning. Instead, I started by describing the fundamental context of the encounter before detailing my previous experiences. To improve my final edit, I made sure I described my experiences and/or how I felt before they occurred.
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