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As a trauma-informed memoir coach and structure maven, I help writers create stories that transform lives, including their own.

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The perceived freedom of the spiral structure is what attracts many writers. But as Jane Alison reveals, rule following leads to a successful one.
In Save the Cat! Blake Snyder discusses the three-act structure and shares his invaluable beat sheet where he maps out the moments every story needs.
Great stories swing from both poles. Focus too much on plot, and your story will feel superficial. Hang everything on the inward journey, and we’ll …

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