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Month: November 2025

By Larry Danielson / Posted onNovember 17, 2025

THE DRAMATIC STRUCTURE

(or the “Deep Structure” as reflected in six key scenes) (or the “Deep Structure” as reflected in six key scenes) Action is at the heart of a story, including a life story. Something happens and we call that “the Plot.” Continue Reading …

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