Seven act story structure

Learn how the Hook grabs readers from the very first page with an irresistible question that piques their curiosity and keeps them reading.

Michael Hauge's six-stage plot structure for writing great stories.

Aristotle, about 2,500 years ago invented this 3 act structure in his book ‘Poetics’ and is often credited by screenwriting how-to authors with having originated three-act structure because of his observation that a tragedy must have a beginning, middle and an end.

The Three-act structure. The definition of three-act structure is a narrative model that divides a plot up into three sections

Learn how to use the Three-Act structure to create riveting stories, and see expert examples of the Three-Act structure in use!

✨New Series✨ Story Structure Basics First up is the classic five-act story structure: 1. Exposition: introduce the characters, provide some backstory, and end with an inciting incident that disrupts their daily life. 2. Rising Action: Conflict begins to rise & character starts to pursue their goal. 3. Climax: The character(s) thinks they’ve achieved their goal, tension is at it’s highest, can be a major turning point in the plot. 4. Falling Action: The character(s) must face consequences and…

6 story structures, complete with story structure charts to help you create an original plot and outline your next novel.