Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Character arcs & relationships · Working

Flat arc

Also called: static arc

ELI5

A character path in which the central character remains broadly stable while changing the world or other people.

Used in conversation

“Can we make the flat arc more specific in the pitch?”

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

Caution

This usage is established in practice but is not fully standardised. A domain specialist should review it before release as canon.

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