In construction of a tale, think in terms of the natural structure of the Problem of the tale.
It’s the nature of the cat to kill the mouse even when the cat isn’t hungry.
The question for the Writer: “Is my Character the Truth or is my Character the Mouse?”
Attached is a PDF of my PowerPoint presentation/lecture, “The Jagged Edge of Story,” which I give to creative writing classes, writing groups, and at conferences.
I had considered revising it into a document format, but why the Hell not just attach a PDF?
You can download this PDF and read it as you desire—leisurely, securely, lazily.
Feel free to contact me with comments, suggestions, verbal scowls, or say, “Hi, how are ya?”