This is the third of eight pieces I prepared for a writing weekend we held recently in Stow-on-the-Wold. I set out to explore the ways in which we can make readers care. It’s not a course but it is a guide that I hope you’ll find useful. This week on the water This week I’m looking at the emotional architecture of story: While we often focus on plot mechanics and character development in our stories, the most powerful narratives are built on a carefully constructed emotional framework that...