Stepping Off Now: Lessons in the Art and Craft of Creativity

E101. Special Release: Eastern vs. Western Storytelling Structures


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This week I'm releasing one of my Patreon bonus episodes as part of my December special content! I discuss the "kishotenketsu" style of storytelling and how it differs from the Western three-act structure. I also include a brief update on how things are going with my novel revisions. Enjoy!

Sources used in this episode:

The Healing Power of Japanese Literature
The significance of plot without conflict
Kishotenketsu for Beginners
Diversity Plus: Diverse Story Forms and Themes, Not Just Diverse Faces
Shakespeare in the Bush 

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Stepping Off Now: Lessons in the Art and Craft of CreativityBy Kendra Patterson

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