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S18:E04: The Four-Act Structure and the Circular Shape of Story
When we talk about story structure, we usually jump straight to acts, beats, and turning points. But beneath all of that is a deeper question: what is the shape of story itself? In this episode, I explore why I've always...
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S18:E04: The Four-Act Structure and the Circular Shape of Story is an episode from Helping Writers Become Authors by K.M. Weiland. When we talk about story structure, we usually jump straight to acts, beats, and turning points. But beneath...
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Published Feb 16, 2026, 30:45 long, audio available.
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