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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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Turning Point #1: An Opportunity for Shrek…and a few others

Posted on August 13, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

A Turning Point is where our hero is presented with an opportunity, which will create a new, visible desire, and will start the character on their journey.  If you refer to The Six Stage Plot Structure, our heroes are destined … 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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