Helping Writers become Authors:
When writing a Fall Arc, writers get to explore the slow, often heartbreaking process of moral or emotional decline.
In this type of Negative Change Arc, the characters’ refusal to change or acknowledge their flaws becomes a central theme.
They hold onto a Lie—a deeply ingrained belief or limited perception of the world—that drives their actions and decisions.
Over time, this self-deception evolves into something darker, affecting not just their own choices, but their relationships with others.
Understanding how to write a Fall Arc can help you create a character whose downfall feels deeply tragic and engaging.
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