Unlock the Secret Formula: 6 Story Arcs That Will Keep Your Audience Glued to Every Word
Everything in a story builds to the dilemma.
For more on how to discover the dilemma in your story, read my full guide on literary crisis here.
6. In your second draft, find each arc and enhance them.
While you don’t need to know the shape of your main story arc or sub-arcs in your first draft, after you finish your first draft and before you start your second draft, find your arc.
What is its shape? How does it rise and fall? Does it fall enough? Does it rise enough? Is there enough movement?
The purpose of the second draft is to enhance your arc, to make it more pronounced, smoother, and more effective.
CHECK OUT THE HOTTEST DEALS AND MORE ON AMAZON!
The Calamity Club: A Novel
$24.01 (as of November 9, 2026 03:12 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (The Folk of the Air)
$18.39 (as of November 9, 2026 03:12 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Goodnight Moon: A Beloved, Lulling Bedtime Story About a Little Bunny for Children (Ages 0-4)
$5.83 (as of November 9, 2026 03:12 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
“40 Days of Silent Journey” – A journey of spiritual awakening.40 days, 40 moments of silence, 40 encounters with God and with yourself.A meaningful ... deeper connection with faith and each other.
$22.99 (as of November 9, 2026 03:12 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Post Comment