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January 2013
- Options for Reactions in a Sequel: At the heart of every sequel is the narrating character’s reaction to the preceding scene’s disaster.
- The Three Building Blocks of the Sequel: Like the scene, the sequel can be broken down into three segments that work together to create a rise and fall of drama.
- Variations on the Scene: The great thing about structure is that it provides a solid framework for your story, while still presenting endless possibilities.
- Options for Disasters in a Scene: Scene disasters come in every variety imaginable, but we can attempt to narrow them down into the four basic categories.












