DiscoverStory Magic99 - Acts and act breaks
99 - Acts and act breaks

99 - Acts and act breaks

Update: 2025-05-01
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about story structure acts and act breaks.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • What are acts
  • Different story structures (3 act vs 4 act vs 5) 
  • The purpose act breaks serve
  • Breaking down some examples

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99 - Acts and act breaks

99 - Acts and act breaks