Comments on: Overview of Larry Brooks’s Story Structure

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:00:42 +0000

I usually run out of things to say on the first attempt so this approach works better if I go and off the idea. I could make use of the time while away and thinking what to put on the paper.

By: Frederick

Frederick — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:11:59 +0000

This helps give me a better insight into my structures for my writing. It is interesting to really analyze the breakdown and then actually try to use a structure on an original piece. But its a recognition and attempted use of a process that can greatly improve writing in a very real way.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:13:32 +0000

This made my head buzz for several minutes. Unlike Karel I cannot criticize it for being broad (which it needs to be) or vague (which it is not). The real issue is does it help me more easily structure my own initial ideas? On immediate reaction, it does. As I work further on my story it will be fascinating to discover how this actually works out in practice. Thanks for this.

By: Robbin

Robbin — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:52:04 +0000

Found your blog posting while looking up more about Story Structure by Larry Brooks. Fantastic breakdown, and I jotted down a whole page of notes. I feel so much happier about the manuscript I’ve been working on now, and I think I have a much better guide for the future. It’s brilliant. Thanks!

By: Dice

Dice — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:26:29 +0000

A bit late, but-

@Karel, it’s your job to create the story, not that of an outlining method. In my story for example, the primary conflict makes it’s appearance when my MC is attacked. Also, as the post said, the Inciting Incident IS the First Plot Point or Plot Point 1.

Thank you Larry Brooks and Jordan. This is the best outline I have found, and I created one for my YA idea in just 4 hours or so, working out the details and now it all makes sense. I still have to put it to the test though, but I like the amount of freedom this outline gives.