No Way Out: conflict triangles
12/13/23 • 43 min
In this week's episode, Melanie introduces the concept of conflict triangles and honestly, if you use them in your work, your story will improve immediately. In terms of cast design, while usually the plot supports the development of the characters in this case, the characters support the development of the plot. If you don't know which option best serves your story, you'd better tune in.
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For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
Follow Valerie on Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
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In this week's episode, Melanie introduces the concept of conflict triangles and honestly, if you use them in your work, your story will improve immediately. In terms of cast design, while usually the plot supports the development of the characters in this case, the characters support the development of the plot. If you don't know which option best serves your story, you'd better tune in.
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle: www.valeriefrancis.ca/innercircle
For information about Valerie's upcoming webinars, visit: www.valeriefrancis.ca/webinars
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website: www.melaniehill.com.au
Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
Follow Melanie on X Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
Follow Valerie on Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
Follow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
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To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
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For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle: www.valeriefrancis.ca/innercircle
For information about Valerie's upcoming webinars, visit: www.valeriefrancis.ca/webinars
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website: www.melaniehill.com.au
Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
Follow Melanie on X Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
Follow Valerie on Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
Follow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
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