S44E1 - Plot: Before Act 1

We are on to our third pillar of storytelling: plot. Even pantsers need to have a plot to their story. But what is a plot? What happens when? Throughout this series, we'll look at the plot in the three act structure, breaking down the steps along the way so you can apply it to whichever structure you're using.

Some things in your story happen before the first chapter even begins. There's a whole history of how the world came to be and become what it is when the events start. While you don't necessarily need to put those down on the page, there are some things you should know as you begin.

In this episode, our hosts take a look at what happens before the first act, including what happens in a prologue.

First aired June 1, 2023.