This presentation gives a Summary look at the structure considered in writing a book. It is an excellent tool for new authors exploring how to improve on their writing skills.

1. STORYSTRUCTUREarchitect: A Writer's Guide to Building Dramatic Situations and compelling Characters By Victoria Lynn Schmidt, PhD

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Part1 – Drafting a Plan How to use this Book The 5 Dramatic Throughlines The 6 Conflicts The 21 Genres Part 2 – Building the Structure How to Use the 11 Master Structures The Roller Coaster Ride The Replay Fate The Parallel

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 2 – Building the Structure (cont.) The Episodic The Melodrama Romance The Journeys Interactive Metafiction The Slice of Life Part 3 – Adding Stories Introducing the 55 Dramatic Situations

4. TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 3 – Adding Stories (cont.) Supplication and Benefaction Deliverance and Sojourn Vengeance for a Crime and Rehabilitation Vengeance for Kindred and Appearance of Kinsman Flight and Pursuit Disaster and Miracle Falling prey to cruelty and Becoming Fortunate Revolt and Support Daring Enterprise and Healing Journey Abduction and Reunion

5. TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 3 – Adding Stories (cont.) The Enigma and Invention Obtaining and Letting Go Enmity of Kinsmen and Hero to Kin Competition and Concession Adultery and Fidelity Madness and Genius Imprudence and Humility Crimes of Love and Sacrifice for Love Slaying of Loved One and Conviction Self Sacrifice and Self Preservation

6. TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 3 – Adding Stories (cont.) Discovery of Dishonor and Discoveryof Honor Obstacles to love and Unconditional Love Conflict with God and Supernatural Occurrence Mistaken Judgment and Intuitive Judgment Remorse and Empathy Loss of Loved One and Honoring Loved One Odd Couple and Fish out of Water Blank Situation Template Part 4 – Finishing Touches Research

7. Introduction “Trust that still, small voice that says - This might work and try it.” Diane Mariechild Plot a story then allow it to take you in the direction it wants to go. Find the middle path between two extremes. Be clear on where you are going while feeling free to write what your heart tells you.

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