đ Welcome back to the SPA Girls Podcast! Today, weâre diving into one of the most powerful tools in your writerâs toolkitâstory structure!
Whether you're a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between, a strong story structure is the secret sauce that keeps readers turning the pages. In this episode, weâll dive into chapter ârulesâ, beats,scenes and sequences, how to craft a compelling beginning, keep the momentum going in the middle, and deliver a satisfying, page-turning endingâwhile making sure your readers get exactly what they crave.
So grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger!), and letâs strengthen that story structure!
Resources mentioned:
Four Act Structure
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/four-act-structure
Helen Scheuerer on the SPA Girls Podcast EP #282
https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep282-interview-with-helen-scheuerer/
Rachel Bailey - The Black Moment - SPA Girls Podcast EP80
Sara Rosett - SPA Girls Podcast EP133
Book mentioned: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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