Creating a scene list changed my novel-writing life, and doing the same will change yours too. Includes examples of the scene lists from famous authors.
The University of Vermont fed a computer over 1,700 fictional stories and used data-mining to identify the building blocks of all stories. They discovered that there are only six types of plots.
Are you looking to bring the magic of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone into your classroom?
It was the best of plots, it was the worst of plots.
Far be it from J.K. Rowling to remember anything she's ever written.
Plot twists can be both the most marvelous and mysterious elements of a story. As readers, sudden reveals urge us to turn the page. As writers, we scratch our heads, unsure how to artfully conceal…
This list of captivating questions is your key to unlocking the most arcane secrets of Potterverse and rekindling the spark for J.K. Rowling's world of...
Want to learn how to pull off an amazing plot twist in your story? Learn how to mislead and surprise your reader by planting red herrings throughout your story...
I’ve been working on a novel for two years. Now I’m on the homestretch. My characters are telling me (they have a lot to say sometimes)…
#5. Weeping on the floor.
Plot twists can be both the most marvelous and mysterious elements of a story. As readers, sudden reveals urge us to turn the page. As writers, we scratch our heads, unsure how to artfully conceal…
