The Shapes of Stories
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When you’re plotting out a story, a lot of folks go for a linear structure of if A, then B, and then C. Perhaps for some, it’s more of a climb from A to C, and then a denouement of D. But you can also try out different story shapes, and this article offers some fun options if you want to write a story that isn’t necessarily about conflict.
With the rise in interest in “cozy” stories (previously reserved for “cozy mysteries,” but seeing something of a surge in the speculative fiction world), some of these story shapes might be exactly what you’re looking for!
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