Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories

· A defined protagonist · A powerful antagonist · A sense of the setting, conflict, and stakes · A sense of how the action will play out

· ASSIGNMENT: You guessed it — make a list of your favorite or memorable Inciting Incidents and/or Calls To Adventure from your favorite movies and books.

To study how to craft a great third act, you have to look specifically at the endings that work for you. · ASSIGNMENT: If you haven’t done it already, stop now, and make your personal list of ten best endings.