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Yassine Rhouati

Plotting with The Fichtean Curve: A Modern Guide to Rising Tension

August 13, 2025

A graphic with the title "THE FICHTEAN CURVE STORY STRUCTURE" in large, dark blue text. The subtitle "By @Authorflows" is below it. The main part of the image is an illustration of four blue vertical bars of increasing height, each labeled "Crisis." An upward-curving blue arrow starts near the first bar and points towards the top of the fourth bar, illustrating a continuous rise. This image visually represents the concept of rising crises and escalating tension in the Fichtean story structure.

Yassine Rhouati

In Medias Res Explained: Definition with Examples

August 11, 2025

A blue graphic with the title "IN MEDIAS RES STORY STRUCTURE" in large, dark blue text. A hand cursor is shown pulling a black rectangle, labeled "The action starts here," to the middle of a white line. The overall graphic illustrates how a story can start in the middle of the action.

Yassine Rhouati

7-Point Story Structure: Dan Wells’ Plotting Method with Examples

August 10, 2025

A graphic titled "THE 7-POINT STORY STRUCTURE" with a light beige background. Below the title is a simple brown line drawing of three interlocking gears, with a curved arrow pointing upwards and to the right, suggesting a positive progression.

Yassine Rhouati

Save the Cat Beat Sheet: A Complete Guide to the 15 Story Beats.

August 9, 2025

A colorful graphic with a purple and yellow gradient background, titled "SAVE THE CAT BEAT SHEET". Below the title, a cartoon boy in a blue shirt is running, and a striped cat is running behind him.

Yassine Rhouati

Kishōtenketsu Explained: The Story Structure with No Conflict

August 5, 2025

Hero image for the Kishōtenketsu story structure blog by @AuthorFlows, showing two women sitting and reading books on a light tan background.

Yassine Rhouati

The Snowflake Method: A Visual Way to Plan Your Novel Like a Pro

August 4, 2025

The words "The Snowflake Method" in large, white, serif font, centered on a light blue background filled with various light blue snowflake designs.

Yassine Rhouati

Dan Harmon’s Story Circle: 8 Steps to A Compelling Story

July 31, 2025

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Yassine Rhouati

Five-Act Structure: Your Blueprint for Epic Storytelling

July 31, 2025

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Yassine Rhouati

Hero's Journey: Build Epic Stories in 12 Stages

July 29, 2025

A colorful circular diagram illustrating the 12 stages of The Hero's Journey Structure. Each segment represents a stage with a number, short title, and a simple cartoon icon: 1. The Ordinary World (boy standing), 2. The Call to Adventure (people surprised), 3. Refusal of the Call/Experiencing Fear (group looking scared), 4. Meeting the Mentor (two people interacting), 5. Crossing the Threshold (person stepping over a line), 6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies (group of diverse figures), 7. Approach to the Inmost Cave (boat sailing towards a cave), 8. The Ordeal (person fighting), 9. Reward (Seizing the Sword) (person holding a sword aloft), 10. The Road Back (person running away), 11. The Resurrection (person emerging from the ground), 12. Return with the Elixir (person holding a scroll). The center text reads "The Hero's Journey Structure @Authorflows".