Some writers might dismiss the concept of story structure as contrived of stiflingly un-artistic conventions, a set of gimmicks reserved for mere “genre” fiction, i.e. stories with (allegedly) little importance.
You want a story with weight and seriousness? Violate the rules!
Others might obsess about their stories adhering to the proper pattern, as if they are filling out a form. What page is the Inciting Incident supposed to occur? Where’s my guidebook?
There is a middle ground, my friends.