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592: Ep. 592: Understanding the Underworld of a Story’s Third Act

The Underworld of a Story's Third Act is symbolically important for creating powerful and realistic change with your characters and plot.

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591: Ep. 591: Understanding the Adventure World of a Story’s Second Act

Writers can use the metaphoric Adventure World of a story's Second Act to better understand this crucial part of story structure.

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589: Ep. 589: Deepening Your Story’s Theme With the Thematic Square

If you want to deepen the complexity of your story's theme, one tool you can employ is Robert McKee's thematic square.

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587: Ep. 587: The Role of the Antagonist in Story Structure, Pt. 2 of 2

Examines the role of the antagonist in the second half of a story's structure--the Second Pinch Point through the Resolution.

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583: Ep. 583: 14 Tips for Dealing With the Passage of Time in a Story

Ask these important questions to make sure the passage of time in a story is strengthening rather than weakening its narrative power.

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