A combination of Joseph Campbell’s mythic structure and original work, Truby’s Twenty-Two Building Blocks lot structure loosely conforms to a three-act structure. Truby is a proponent of the idea that Plot is what Character does, and Character is defined by actions. As such, his plotline is a combination of a Hero’s actions motivated by his internal Need and an external Desire (goal). The actions of various Opponents and Allies counterpoint the Hero’s efforts. The plot has an inciting incident, ends with a new equilibrium, and has several revelations and reversals along the way.
Actually, Truby is totally against the whole idea of the three act structure. He spends quite a bit of time explaining that the three act structure is totally useless in telling you what makes a great story, and how to get there.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I loved his lecture it's a great insight that most writers should use.
DeleteGracias. esto me pone en el camino correcto; aquí todo tiene sentido y es muy útil.
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