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Writing Craft

Craft lessons for fiction writers: characters, scenes, voice, and revision.

A woman feels ostracized from her friends

Campfire: Why Your Side Characters Need a Story Job

What Is the Campfire Beat? The Campfire beat happens after the hero has stepped into Act 2. They’ve made their choice and entered a new world, new situation, or new level of commitment. Now the story widens.

Story Structure

Ali Cross

May 115 min read

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Writing Craft

Campfire: Why Your Side Characters Need a Story Job

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