The Complete Handbook Of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know About Creating & Selling Your Work by Editors of Writer's Digest Books
Author:Editors of Writer's Digest Books [Books, Editors of Writer's Digest]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ebook, epub
Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
Published: 2010-08-22T04:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER 36
STORY STRUCTURES FOR SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
BY ORSON SCOTT CARD
All stories contain four elements that can determine structure: milieu, idea, character, and event. While each is present in every story, there is generally one that dominates the others. Which one dominates? The one that the author cares about most. This is why the process of discovering the structure of a story is usually a process of self-discovery. Which aspect of the story matters most to you? That is the aspect that determines your story's structure. Let's take each element in turn and look at the structure that would be required if that were to be the dominant element in your story.
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