This post will dissect the Zero to Fifteen Percent of the First Act of the Three Act Structure. The first fifteen percent of your novel, I believe, is the most important. It encompasses the Hook and the Setup of the First Act. If you’re wondering what they all are, and how it is going to make your story a best-seller––read below.
The Three Act Structure, defined by Reedsy, is “It digs deep into the popular notion that a story must have a beginning, middle, and end, and goes even further, defining specific plot events that must take place at each stage.”
I’m going to do a part-series on how you can apply the Three Act Structure to your story but more importantly, focusing in on the specific stages, to help you entice the reader to keep reading past chapter one.
WRITING UPDATE: I’ve been editing extremely hard over school holidays and at the last stages of my novella. I sent out for beta-readers here, if you’re interested (if that doesn’t work comment below). However, I am still a little stuck on the title. I like what I’ve been working on but I think more opinions. Please vote below and let me know what title intrigues you the most!
EDIT:I forgot to add the blurb of my novella to help you with the title.
BLURB
Twins, Jaromir and Talmage, have been held captive. Jaromir is taken prisoner for forming an alliance against the wicked sorcerer Pius, and Talmage is thrown into a dark labyrinth for his final trial; to face the ghosts of his past.
Twin brothers. Different beliefs. Jaromir has pledged his life to the arts of weaponry and promised to rid the world of all magick. Yet Talmage developed an obsessive desire to become the next Sorcerer Monarch, in secret from his brother.
Both brothers are forced to identify their distant relationship, challenge the current status quo and save their loved ones. With arms twisted and anti-magick wards, the brothers have to search within for a courageous instinct to challenge fear before it is too late. Jaromir and Talmage have their secrets with the power to shift the chaos of injustice, but only if they are eager to expose it.
Which brother will surrender their secret first to save everyone?
As I mentioned in a previous post, Of Metal and Magic Publishing has got a whole lineup of new books coming in the next several months. The first of these just released on January 19th on Amazon. This novella represents the first original content from Of Metal and Magic Publishing.
If you are slightly confused at why I’m advocating OMAM Publishing, it’s because I am the new Content Developer for OMAM Publishing. A lot of things will change, especially for my blog, there’ll be more details to come but be prepared.
For now, the first of many releases for OMAM Publishing in 2021, is here. We should have a paperback available soon and a free preview is below.
Stealing a dead old man’s journal should not be so difficult.
Nari Alhara has one task—recover the private journal of Abdul Rahal, the late founder of Telsemar University and infamous treasure hunter. This shouldn’t be hard for the most cunning rogue of a formidable secret order. But things do not go according to plan. Another thief is also seeking the journal, and hidden hands are pulling both of their strings in unexpected directions. Nari cannot afford failure. She must rely on her sharp mind, natural instincts, and an unlikely ally to uncover the true source of Abdul Rahal’s wealth and power.
A Wealth of Knowledge is a tale of conspiracy and discovery in a world where true magic has been all but lost. Follow Nari Alhara as she uncovers a dangerous secret with the potential to change the world. Fast paced and action packed, this story has everything fans of Indiana Jones and other classic tomb raiding tales could want. How can one simple object demand so much attention?
Douglas W.T. Smith 