“Structure” by John McPhee
You loved John McPhee’s Essay “Structure” right?
In this essay McPhee provides examples for several stories he worked on. He offers suggestions on how to develop structure. And he discusses approaching structure chronologically and thematically. He the story about computer programs he used to help him organize his research material into a viable structure. Toward the end of the essay, he returns to his main suggestion for developing structure and encourages writers to settle on a strong lead and allow that opening to dictate the best possible form for their piece.
Write a post of at least 150 words that takes a closer look at one of McPhee’s experiences of organizing a story and clearly states how he decided to structure the story. Then offer your thoughts in response to that.
