We’re kicking off a brand new season with two new story concepts. Melanie will be studying female characters and how women are presented in modern stories (her work in this episode is reeeeally interesting!), and I’ll be investigating something I learned from Steven Pressfield, which is that we shouldn’t introduce anything new after Act 2. – V.
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Dive into the heart of storytelling with us as we peel back the layers of the classic rom-com ‘Moonstruck’ to explore the vital storytelling principle of setups and payoffs. Join Valerie as she dissects the axiom “nothing new after act two,” tracing its implications across different story structures and genres. Is it a universal rule, or are left-brained stories like mysteries an exception? Melanie, meanwhile, embarks on a season-long exploration of female protagonists. By examining the archetypal roles in ‘Moonstruck,’ she challenges our understanding of female characters and their evolution in storytelling. From the maiden’s journey to the queen’s reign, discover how these archetypes reflect and shape our reality. As we kick off a new season, we invite you to join us in unraveling these narrative enigmas and applying them to your own writing. And don’t forget, your support through ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts can help fellow writers find us and unlock the secrets of story theory for themselves. Tune in, as we set the stage for a season of profound insights and craft mastery.