E101. Special Release: Eastern vs. Western Storytelling Structures
Dec 16, 2022•37 min
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Episode description
This week I'm releasing one of my Patreon bonus episodes as part of my December special content! I discuss the "kishotenketsu" style of storytelling and how it differs from the Western three-act structure. I also include a brief update on how things are going with my novel revisions. Enjoy!
Sources used in this episode:
The Healing Power of Japanese Literature
The significance of plot without conflict
Kishotenketsu for Beginners
Diversity Plus: Diverse Story Forms and Themes, Not Just Diverse Faces
Shakespeare in the Bush
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