Welcome back to Part 2 of an 8-Part series on “How To Plan & Write A Series”. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss the differences between character arcs, story arcs, and series arcs. We’ll also discuss what each element is and how it plays into an overall series.
- Wound or “ghost” in their past –> the lie they believe about themselves –> the false self they present
- “Mirror moment” – ‘what have I become?’ at midpoint –> transformation –> true self
Common story archetypes:
- quest
- overcome the monster
- rags to riches
- voyage and return
- rebirth
Series arc = story arc over multiple books
Can have multiple series arcs in a series
Don’t *have* to have a series arc in an episodic series
