Plot Basics

In the comments to this week’s writing excuses on the 3 act structure, a writer asked if the try/fail cycle would really work with her chase story because her folks do not “fail to solve the problem” every time so much as “escape by the skin of their teeth”. I thought this was a great question because we ARE

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Diagnosing Quantum of Solace

***SPOILERS*** Last night I went out with my wife and some friends to watch QUANTUM OF SOLACE. I was so excited. But when the movie ended, I was totally unsatisfied. There was no release. Nothing. It just ended. There was lots of great stuff in it. Love the character and style of this new bond. Loved CASINO

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