Writing Break

The Art of Writing Backstory


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We are continuing our journey through the three-act structure today. I hope you wrote a killer hook last week. This week we’re looking at Backstory and your Act 1 Trigger. The US Department of Justice versus Penguin Random House trial gave their closing remarks, while you and I played catch at the back of the courtroom.

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Music licensed from Storyblocks:

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

“Paradise Vibes by Jon Presstone

“Samba Dream” by Sleeping Ghost

“Casa de Frio” by Jon Presstone

“Summer” by Mikael Manvelyan

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Writing BreakBy America's Editor