The 4 Story Structures that Dominate Novels
August 24, 2010 from WritersDigest.com
by Orson Scott Card
by Orson Scott Card
All stories contain four elements that can determine structure: milieu, idea, character and event. Here's a look at each one and how each will affect your novel.
All stories contain four elements that can determine structure: milieu, idea, character and event. While each is present in every story, there is generally one that dominates the others.
Which one dominates? The one that the author cares about most. This is why the process of discovering the structure of a story is usually a process of self-discovery. Which aspect of the story matters most to you? That is the aspect that determines your story’s structure.
Which one dominates? The one that the author cares about most. This is why the process of discovering the structure of a story is usually a process of self-discovery. Which aspect of the story matters most to you? That is the aspect that determines your story’s structure.
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