All dramatic writing has patterns. Unfortunately, one drawback of knowing these patterns well is the ability to spot them at will in television, movies, plays, and so on. Fortunately, it is still possible to switch off this knowledge and enjoy the show. When writing dramatic fiction, especially good manga with quality storytelling, though, it’s important to both know of and be able to use these patterns. Constructing consistent, believable and interesting stories demands it. These patterns, such as the three-act structure, are easy to learn but difficult to master. Ignore them at your peril, because your story will suffer the consequences. ...
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