"While prepping for NaNoWriMo one year, I came across the idea of a Panic Jar." https://www.aideeladnier.com/the-panic-jar/?utm_campaign=the-panic-jar-a-simple-way-to-break-through-writers-block&utm_medium=social_link&utm_source=missinglettr
Aidee Ladnier
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Aidee Ladnier, an award-winning author of speculative fiction, believes that adventure is around every corner. In pursuit of new experiences, she’s worked as a magician’s assistant, been a beauty pageant contestant, ridden in hot air balloons, produced independent movies, hiked up a volcano, and is a proud citizen scientist. A lover of genre fiction, Aidee’s perfect romance has a little science fiction, fantasy, mystery, or the paranormal thrown in to add a zing.
"Small sentences make me braver about writing bigger ones." https://www.aideeladnier.com/poetry-break-worry-stone/?utm_campaign=poetry-break-worry-stone&utm_medium=social_link&utm_source=missinglettr
When you enter the booth, the words “Welcome, I've been waiting for you,” are visible.
Think about your favorite books—what do their first lines have in common?
Maybe it’s a reflection of where I want my mindset to be—less weighed down, more open.
Act breaks are not a defined by length but function.
#EntireStory #ThreeActScreenplaysWork #TypicalThreeActStructure
A strong first line sets the tone for the entire story.
But I remind myself that progress is still progress, no matter how slow.
Why a Great First Line Hooks Readers (and How to Write One)
Some works might have really long first acts which then puts the midpoint at 60-70% of the way through the story.
#EntireStory #ThreeActScreenplaysWork #TypicalThreeActStructure
