Mastering Fiction: Pattern Recognition

Learn techniques to establish character, world, and plot by making and breaking patterns.

Recognizing and utilizing patterns in character, world, and plot can enrich your writing and captivate readers. Bradley P. Beaulieu discusses the importance of both establishing and breaking patterns to create engaging stories, with examples from popular works like Star Wars, The Hunger Games, and The Lord of the Rings. Brad also shares tips on setting up effective character arcs, world-building, and maintaining plot tension.

00:00 Introduction to Patterns in Fiction
00:43 Mastering Fiction Series Overview
01:31 About the Channel and Support
02:42 The Origin of This Talk
03:06 Understanding Patterns in Fiction
07:37 Character Patterns
14:12 World Patterns
21:51 Plot Patterns
26:05 Common Pitfalls and Tips
29:42 Final Thoughts

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[davidsaunders]

I have seen all these rules before, but I have never seen them presented as patterns, and visualising it this way really helps to evaluate and relate many of the techniques to each other. So thanks for this video; I plan to watch it several times.

[Jeymorley]

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