Being clear, I was suggesting ONE possible structure to writers new to the craft, looking to find a way through a draft of something.
You have to write something of high quality, but there’s nothing wrong with starting with a structure to get over blank page jitters.
You have to write something of high quality, but there’s nothing wrong with starting with a structure to get over blank page jitters.
https://twitter.com/reed_indeed_98/status/1386110695603802113
Campbell is a version of structure. Aristotle is a version of structure. I don’t believe form is the inherent antithesis of quality, and once you get through a draft or even just a concept you have something you can rework into what’s unique for you.
The more you study the forms of stories, the more you see the parallels between them. Understanding those parallels and seeing those forms is very helpful.
What you do with that understanding makes the art.
And yes, make the art.
What you do with that understanding makes the art.
And yes, make the art.
I don’t mean to single out a tweet of criticism. It just opens up the discussion of form, patterns and the essence of self-expression that’s a worthy conversation.
Like the “messianic” form. Campbell and others speak of it. THE MATRIX is a messianic form. DUNE is a messianic form. Etc., very different, both interesting and unique to the creators.
Form is the beginning. Not the end.
Form is the beginning. Not the end.
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