Absolutely agree, Daniel. Don’t let rules stifle the imagination. Yes there are formats, I use the plural because three act structure is not the only one, but they should not be obvious. The story should flow in waves that carries the reader/ viewer to a satisfactory end.
Right on, Barbara! It is important to learn about classic structure, but eventually a writer will know what audience expectations, through the ages, have been and still are today - and will know how to go beyond and successfully play with those expectations.
Absolutely agree, Daniel. Don’t let rules stifle the imagination. Yes there are formats, I use the plural because three act structure is not the only one, but they should not be obvious. The story should flow in waves that carries the reader/ viewer to a satisfactory end.
Right on, Barbara! It is important to learn about classic structure, but eventually a writer will know what audience expectations, through the ages, have been and still are today - and will know how to go beyond and successfully play with those expectations.