Wes Chu joins us again for a Q&A about this month’s topic: story structure! Here are the questions:

* Do you make a conscious decision about how to structure your story before you begin writing?

* Is it necessary to use multiple structures (three-act, Hollywood formula, etc) in order to ensure that your story works?

* What tools do you use to view your story’s structure?

* What do you think about cliffhangers?

* How do you come up with plot twists for your stories? (Answer: A blast from the past with Michael Stackpole! Season 1, Episode 19!)

* What structures should I use to add variety to my writing?

* Is there a specific amount of time you should spend on your introduction before getting to the inciting incident?

* What do you do when you’re halfway through with a story before you realize the structure is wrong?