Join author Jan Bear for an exploration of the shape of a story. What comes first, how it ends, and how you can manage the before, during, and after of writing. She will discuss how some storytellers are plotters (planning ahead) and some are pantsers (flying by the seat of their pants), and some, plantsers, fall somewhere in the middle. No matter how you work out the details of your story, understanding story structure will help your narrative journey go more smoothly and the final product connect with your readers. Jan will discuss the Hero’s Journey, screenplay structure, and how story structure affects your characters’ arcs.