Category Archives: Writing

Stage III: Stumbling in Progress

Posted on October 16, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

Shortly after starting this blog project, I realized the insanity of it.  I’m not an authority on The Six Stage Plot Structure or The Hero’s Journey.  I’m just like so many other writers out there – a student of the … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Essence: Stage II – A New Situation

Posted on September 25, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

Stage II of the Six Stage Plot Structure finds our hero adjusting to their New Situation following the events of Turning Point #1.  Sometimes they might journey to a new location or they will suddenly see their local terrain through … Continue reading →

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Stage I: The Everyday Life of Peter Parker

Posted on July 16, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

Now that we have looked at the difference between a character’s Identity vs. Essence, it’s time to look at Stage I of The Six Stage Plot Structure.  Stage I mainly encompasses our setup to the everyday life of our hero … Continue reading →

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