Tip #129: Story structure

The problem in choosing a structure is that you have understand the story you’re telling because structure has meaning... Generally speaking, chronological, linear plotting is the writer’s friend because viewers and readers are used to it. But if your story wants to be something other than the unfolding of events, you need to listen to it.

http://www.arghink.com/2011/06/02/linear-vs-patterned-a-brief-discussion-of-structure/