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Clever techniques to have you hitting your word count goals in no time.

Three-Act vs. Five-Act Structure

The three act story structure is a traditional plot framework, while the five act story structure adds more story components with rising and falling action.

October 10th, 2025

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What Is Metafiction? A Guide to Self-Aware Writing [+ Examples]

In this article, we’ll look at the defining characteristics of metafiction, so that you’ll be better at spotting it or using it in your own writing.

February 12th, 2026

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