The Rule of Three
Streamed December 29th, 2025
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📚 Overview
Over the holiday period, we will be bringing you pre-recorded masterclasses from the Reedsy Learning archive.
Dating all the way back to Aristotle, the rule of three is commonly seen in how stories are plotted, from the three-act structure to John Yorke’s theory of story DNA. In this masterclass, Tom Bromley will break down how the rule of three relates to storytelling and writing. Drawing on examples from classic and contemporary literature, Tom will show you how you can use the rule of three for emphasis, expectation, and rhythm in your writing.
Schedule
15:00 - 16:00 EST
The Rule of Three with Tom Bromley
In this pre-recorded masterclass, you will learn:
- The relationship between the rule of three and storytelling
- How the rule of thirds is used in fairytales, plays, and novels
- Techniques for applying the rule of three to your writing
- Ways to implement the role of ‘evens’ for contrast and resolution
Please note that this masterclass is pre-recorded and will not be streamed live. The webinar was originally aired as part of the How to Write a Novel course, which Tom occasionally refers to throughout the session.
Speakers
Tom Bromley
Author, Editor, and Ghostwriter
Tom Bromley is an author, editor, creative writing instructor, and ghost (not the scary kind). He has published twelve books and ghostwritten fifteen more, including prize-winners and international bestsellers. As a commissioning editor for Little, Brown, and a founding publisher of Pavilion’s imprint, Portico, he has edited and commissioned over 150 titles. Tom is the creator of Reedsy's How to Write a Novel course.
