micjagguar
Member
hi, everyone! thought i'd get another conversation going here
what story structure do you tend to follow? the 8 sequence approach, the hero's journey, etc.? or do you just see where your story takes you?
i personally tend to follow the 8 sequence approach whether i realize i'm doing it or not (i've had it drilled into me so much over the years). if i start writing without being conscious of the story's structure and get writer's block halfway in, i will always refer to the 8 sequence approach to figure out what to do. i don't believe it's the be-all-end-all of storytelling, but it's an excellent thing to keep in mind if you ever feel stuck in your story.
also, how do you all feel about outlining before writing? i've found that plotting out my scripts before starting to actually write them makes it so much easier in the long run, because any major issues can be addressed well before completing a first draft. i used to absolutely despise plotting the story out first, and i still do kinda hate it because i always change something when i start the script, but it makes the writing process so much smoother overall.
what story structure do you tend to follow? the 8 sequence approach, the hero's journey, etc.? or do you just see where your story takes you?
i personally tend to follow the 8 sequence approach whether i realize i'm doing it or not (i've had it drilled into me so much over the years). if i start writing without being conscious of the story's structure and get writer's block halfway in, i will always refer to the 8 sequence approach to figure out what to do. i don't believe it's the be-all-end-all of storytelling, but it's an excellent thing to keep in mind if you ever feel stuck in your story.
also, how do you all feel about outlining before writing? i've found that plotting out my scripts before starting to actually write them makes it so much easier in the long run, because any major issues can be addressed well before completing a first draft. i used to absolutely despise plotting the story out first, and i still do kinda hate it because i always change something when i start the script, but it makes the writing process so much smoother overall.