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Aug 28, 2024 7 min

Situation vs Story

from Breaking Writer's Block Hosted by Rachel Bateman

When I'm evaluating a manuscript or screenplay, one of the most common critiques I give is that the author wrote a situation and not a story. Let's discuss what this means and how you can make sure you're writing a compelling story. Happy writing! Learn about Jill Chamberlain and The Nutshell Technique Here! Related Episodes: #7: What Happens Next? #31: A Lesson from M Night #70 Writing Through the Murky Middle Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

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