Unlock the Secret Formula: 6 Story Arcs That Will Keep Your Audience Glued to Every Word
The literary term for this pattern is story arc, and humans love story arcs.
In this article, we’re going to talk about the definition of story arcs, look at the six most commonly found story arcs in literature, talk about how to use them in your writing, and, finally, study which story arcs are the most successful.
Definition of Story Arc or Narrative Arc
The arc of story, or narrative arc, describes the shape of the change in value, whether rise or fall, over the course of the story.
That’s the definition, but what does it actually mean? Let’s break it down.
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