What Is a Premise in a Story? Why It Matters and How to Write One That Generates Plot
A premise is the engine of a story. It’s not a summary, a theme, or a description of subject matter. A premise defines the central struggle of a narrative in a way that automatically generates plot.
Sequence Design: How to Build Pressure That Actually Turns the Story
Scenes don’t carry a story. Sequences do. This lesson breaks down how to structure narrative momentum that escalates and turns—so your story doesn’t just move, it changes.