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The significance of plot without conflict
In the West, plot is commonly thought to revolve around conflict: a confrontation between two or more elements, in which one ultimately dominates the other. The standard three- and five-act plot structures—which permeate Western media—have conflict written into their very foundations. A “problem” appears near the end of the first act; and, in the second act, the conflict generated by this problem takes center stage. Conflict is used to create reader involvement even by many post-modern writers, whose work otherwise defies traditional structure.
The necessity of conflict is preached as a kind of dogma by contemporary writers’ workshops and Internet “guides” to writing. A plot without conflict is considered dull; some even go so far as to call it impossible. This has influenced not only fiction, but writing in general—arguably even philosophy. Yet, is there any truth to this belief? Does plot necessarily hinge on conflict? No. Such claims are a product of the West’s insularity. For countless centuries, Chinese and Japanese writers have used a plot structure that does not have conflict “built in”, so to speak. Rather, it relies on exposition and contrast to generate interest. This structure is known as kishōtenketsu.
3 weeks ago on April 29, 2013 at 06:32am
Hey, everybody! Much to my shock and delight, both of the books I published in 2012, Poorcraft and Smut Peddler, have been nominated for a Stumptown Comic Arts Award!
Poorcraft has been nominated in the Best Small Press category, and Smut Peddler has been nominated in the Best Anthology category. I am positively aflutter.
Uniquely, the Stumptown Comic Arts Awards are decided by popular vote. So I bet you can guess what’s coming!
The polls will be open for exactly one week. Please, folks, consider casting some bad-ass votes for superfine ladyporn and gold standard lifehacks. We’re up against some serious competition—Fantagraphics and Dark Horse are no joke, especially considering my “publishing company” is literally just me—but we’re gonna give it our best shot. If you liked these books, like the writing and the art, the creators involved, anything about ‘em, please show your support.
http://www.stumptowncomics.com/awards.php
Vote at the above link (with a VALID email address, which will be used to confirm your vote) and spread the word!
Hooray comics! Hooray small press! HOORAY STUMPTOWN. See you there!
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spikedrewthis
1 month ago on April 16, 2013 at 05:51am
Didier Comès (1942-2013) is gone last week.
I was looking at his original works for the first time, less than 2 months ago, at the Angoulême FIBD exhibition, and I can’t believe it. ;_; His art and stories were so unique and magical. Silence and l’Ombre du Corbeau will always remain as masterpieces.
Here is a great article about him (in french), which explains this artist was always on the side of the lonely, the rejected, the disabled, the fools.
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ze-nwar
2 months ago on March 11, 2013 at 10:57am
Hello everyone!
Just a friendly reminder that the Namesake kickstarter is active and doing well! We are 675$ short of making our goal in 24 hours. My mind, it is blown…
If you are a fan of pretty art, adventurous peril, ghost stories and fairy tales, this is totally the book for you. I’ll keep posting pretty art all week for people to behold and reblog!
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secondlina
4 months ago on January 19, 2013 at 07:06pm
Template for Elinor Jones contest
Only 2 weeks left to participate to the contest !
Theme : Create a dress for the Fall Tiffany collection, the theme for this collection is : “Spices and teas”.
All informations about the contest here.
Good luck everyone ! :D
Petite piqûre de rappel! ^^
We want fabulous designs!
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auroreblackcat
5 months ago on December 22, 2012 at 11:11am
ELINOR JONES CONTEST
To celebrate the publishing of 3rd volume and the end of our series Elinor Jones, Algésiras and I have decided to organize a little creative contest !
Theme : Create a costume for the Fall Tiffany collection, the theme for this collection is : “Spices and teas”.
All informations about the contest here.
Good luck everyone ! :D
Guys! Be Bianca’s assistant without dealing with her personality! What more can a fashion designer ask for? =D
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auroreblackcat
6 months ago on November 21, 2012 at 07:57am
Ladydrawers ›
A collection of comic strips that gives an interesting insight about how female creators - and women in general - are viewed and treated in the US comic industry.
Here in France we don’t have this very male-centered superheroes comic trend but it wouldn’t surprise me if the situation for women in the comic industry were nonetheless the same, maybe even worse in terms of publishing rates - I heard that only 10% of the comics published in France were made by female artists, I have to verify this number.
From afar it looks like it’s “less difficult” to become a published female comic artist in Japan, because of the large part of the manga production specifically aimed at women (josei, shojo and BL) and massively created by women, which seems to be kind of a unique situation in the world’s comic industry and market. But maybe that’s just an assumption from me…
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kichee
6 months ago on November 21, 2012 at 07:47am
