When it’s all separated out, it’s clear how each component makes up the larger whole. I guess the really good writer makes sure the reader never finds out.
I know it’s silly, please forgive me, but I find it terribly amusing (and fitting!) that, according to the metaphor, a thriller/action story is the equivalent of an all-muscle-Schwarzenegger like body 😂
I really like the metaphor and the way how it structures and connects the main elements of a story! I want to let it simmer it in my head and see if I come up with more thoughts about it 🤔
Hah hah, that is true about Schwarzenegger. Maybe after having tea I will cup up with other actors to represent the other kinds of plots ;). Thanks so much for reading!
When it’s all separated out, it’s clear how each component makes up the larger whole. I guess the really good writer makes sure the reader never finds out.
Right! You never want to give away the recipe for your secret sauce!
Even his day, Foster was giving the terms a tweak from standard usage.
Oh yes? I admit I haven’t done too much historical writing advice reading. I’m sure it’s a fascinating topic though!
It can be dangerous, because markets have, of course, changed.
OTOH, much of what Aristotle wrote still applies.
I once was teaching a small storytelling class and started with Aristotle. Nobody came back to the next session.
True, it can be a hard sell.
I know it’s silly, please forgive me, but I find it terribly amusing (and fitting!) that, according to the metaphor, a thriller/action story is the equivalent of an all-muscle-Schwarzenegger like body 😂
I really like the metaphor and the way how it structures and connects the main elements of a story! I want to let it simmer it in my head and see if I come up with more thoughts about it 🤔
Hah hah, that is true about Schwarzenegger. Maybe after having tea I will cup up with other actors to represent the other kinds of plots ;). Thanks so much for reading!