Noun
story arc (plural story arcs)
An extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.
The fundamental story arc of the Bible is God is passionate about rescuing this world, restoring it, renewing it. Rob Bell
My writing process is very organic. I start with an idea. I have the general story arc and the cast. But then I sit down to write, and things change. Sarah Addison Allen
Plotting is difficult for me, and always has been. I do that before I actually start writing, but I always do characters, and the arc of the story, first... You can't do anything without a story arc. Where is it going to begin, where will it end. Elizabeth George
In documentary films, you're a storyteller using found objects. You still have to have a story arc and all the elements that make a good story. It really helped me mature as a storyteller. Garth Stein
A lot of the television industry is so cookie-cutter. In general, there are so many shows that are easy and bland to watch. You can tune in at any time and know exactly where you are in the story arc because it's pretty much the same every week. Adam Baldwin
It's a real challenge to complete a story arc and end up with a cool punchline in 120 characters. Mark Hoppus