The Three Act structure, defined

Here's an excellent (and brief) analysis and explanation of the three-act drama method. Essential reading for any budding writer.

The Three Act Structure

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Once again I've put my actual writing on temporary hiatus. I have a couple of reasons for this; first, even though I have the basic story arc planned out, I'm not liking the situation so far. My MC isn't as developed as I need her to be (a character with no past still has a past), and I'm not sure her reactions to events fit my concept of her. Second, I realized I also don't know the world as well as I should. The world your characters in habit should be as well developed as the characters themselves, and an author who doesn't know his world doesn't know the story.

So, I'm taking time off from writing to do some serious world building and character development. Unfortunately, this may result in a complete rewrite of the story opening, but so be it. I'm not on a deadline or contract anyway, so this is just for fun.