Act One Problems? Here’s How to Rebalance Your Story

If your act one feels too short, your second act feels bloated, and you’re stuck wondering what else to put in your setup, this video is for you! In this in-depth craft discussion, editor and writing instructor Mary Kole, joined by bestselling author Jessica Brody, tackles one of the most common structural struggles writers face: how to build an effective setup without padding your story. This Q&A breaks down why there is no universal setup checklist, and what you should focus on instead. ____________________________________________________________________ ✍️ BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.writingmastery.com/academ... 💡FREE WEEKLY WRITING TIPS & TOOLS: https://www.writingmastery.com/newsle... 🔗 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: ◦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/writing_mastery?utm_sou... ◦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingmast... ◦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingmaste... #WritingTips #FictionWriting #StoryStructure #Writing #savethecat #writingcommunity