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Q&A How to start a story after the inciting incident?

ANSWER: Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We open ...

posted 4y ago by DPT‭  ·  edited 4y ago by DPT‭

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#4: Post edited by user avatar DPT‭ · 2020-02-23T02:12:39Z (over 4 years ago)
  • ANSWER:
  • Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own.
  • 1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We open in the story at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work? Because he is fascinating! Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.
  • 2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul.
  • So, you have a couple choices. But, there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story tells. Like voice and character development.
  • ANSWER:
  • Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own.
  • 1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We open in the story at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work? Because he is fascinating! Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.
  • 2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul.
  • So, you have a couple choices. But, there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story telling toolkit. Like voice and character development.
#3: Post edited by user avatar DPT‭ · 2020-02-23T02:12:17Z (over 4 years ago)
  • ANSWER:
  • Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own.
  • 1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We open in the story at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work? Because he is fascinating! Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.
  • 2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul.
  • So, you have a couple choices But there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story tells. Like voice and character development.
  • ANSWER:
  • Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own.
  • 1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We open in the story at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work? Because he is fascinating! Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.
  • 2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul.
  • So, you have a couple choices. But, there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story tells. Like voice and character development.
#2: Post edited by user avatar DPT‭ · 2020-02-23T02:11:59Z (over 4 years ago)
  • ANSWER:
  • Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own.
  • 1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We are at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work Because he is fascinating.
  • Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.
  • 2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul.
  • So, you have a couple choices But there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story tells. Like voice and character development.
  • ANSWER:
  • Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own.
  • 1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We open in the story at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work? Because he is fascinating! Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.
  • 2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul.
  • So, you have a couple choices But there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story tells. Like voice and character development.
#1: Initial revision by user avatar DPT‭ · 2020-02-23T02:11:21Z (over 4 years ago)
ANSWER: 

Best way to pull off an unusual structure is with literary writing, or with developing characters who are compelling on their own. 

1. In Lolita, the seminal events are backstory. We are at the trial of a child-molester, the protagonist. Why does it work Because he is fascinating. 

Write fascinating characters, and you can mix up the structure and the rules in general.

2. Literary novels tend to have more voice, and they also do not adhere to the typical structures. If you want to play outside of structure, you can develop your literary voice. See, for example, 1984. Less about a hero journey and more about life under a repressive regime and the breaking of a soul. 

So, you have a couple choices But there's a reason the three act structure is used--it's fairly easy to follow, and as a result we know where we are as the story proceeds. If you decide to go a different route, you'll need to develop other skills in your story tells. Like voice and character development.