SEASON 4 - EP. 2: How to Write Act 1 of the 3-Act Structure (Part 2 of 4)

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How to write act 1 of the 3-act structure | Mary Adkins Writing Coach

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In the second of four parts on the 3-act structure, Mary dives into what we mean by Act 1 and how to break it down into a manageable tool.

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