This chapter focuses on plot and story cadence. As the authors discuss, it may seem obvious to consider the importance of having three sections in a story (beginning, middle, and end), but it helps to construct the overall story in a more cohesive way. This is something I struggle to get right, finding identifiable beginning, middle, and end in my stories. The beginning is important as it serves to get the reader involved and understanding the context needed to be part of the story. It’s important not to give too much exposition at once, otherwise the story can often feel very front-heavy. The middle usually adds to that context developed in the beginning and serves as the stage for the action or conflict to take place. The end ties up loose ends, establishes the consequences of the events of a story, and the lesson the character learns is seen (if applicable).