Welcome to the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast. I'm K.M. Weiland, and I am here to take you

deep with story theory, writing techniques, and the incredible wisdom of story. I believe story is the

greatest power on this earth, and that as writers, we carry the torch of wielding that power with responsibility, passion,

and skill. There is no such thing as just a story. Today, it is my honor and my purpose to help you

write your best story, astound the world, and maybe change your life.

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damanza.com slash review slash WBA. And now, welcome to this week's episode, the most dangerous arc, breaking down the corruption

character arc. In storytelling, few arcs are as gripping or chilling as the corruption

arc. In this arc, characters don't just fall, they choose to fall, although of course they don't generally

think of it like that. Whether driven by fear, pride, or desire, they trade their integrity

for a lie, believing it will give them what they want. And even when this is true, the cost

is an ever-deepening descent into self-delusion and often self-righteousness.

In today's breakdown, we'll explore how to craft this final entry and in many ways most

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