Today, I’m guest posting over on Elizabeth Spann Craig’s blog, with the post “10 Ways Plot Structure Influences Character Arc.” Here’s an excerpt:

I’m sometimes asked which is more important: plot or character. This is a misleading question, at its foundation. Not only are plot and character equally important, they’re also interdependent upon one another. The term “structure” has become almost synonymous with “plot.” But the truth is this: structure is as much about planning your main character’s arc as it is crafting a solid beginning, middle, and end. In my book Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story, I talk about the structure of plot, but today, let’s take a peek at the structure of character arc.

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