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The Shape of the Story

A Simple, Effective Way to Structure Novels and Stories

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Michelle Richmond
Jun 20, 2024
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Welcome to The Caffeinated Writer, where you will find articles on writing, publishing, and connecting with readers. This post is excerpted from my Flash Fiction Intensive.

I’ve been thinking a lot about structure lately, as I complete the revision on one novel and write the end of another. Although Frederick Barthelme wis…

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