The story arc is ubiquitous—and often useful—in analyses of plot, but it’s only one way we might look at forward progress and the growth/release of tension within a narrative. In fact, the ubiquity of the story arc can limit how we consider our large-scale narrative structures. In this workshop, we’ll consider several original variations on the story arc and several alternatives, as well. You’ll leave with new perspectives with which to consider your own plotting and a broader understanding of how narratives move and flow. And hopefully, you’ll find yourself thinking about plot in inspiring and generative ways.
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About Zach Powers
Zach Powers is the author of the forthcoming novel The Migraine Diaries (JackLeg 2026), the novel First Cosmic Velocity (Putnam 2019), and the story collection Gravity Changes (BOA Editions 2017). His writing has been featured by American Short Fiction, Lit Hub, and elsewhere. He serves as Artistic Director for The Writer’s Center and Marketing Director for Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, he now lives in Arlington, Virginia. Get to know him at ZachPowers.com.
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