A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.
Detailed prompts for your next fantasy project.
When planning your storyline, watch out for clichés as they can turn off your readers rapidly. This article looks at 5 cliché story plots you should avoid.
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
Tips for writing and crafting your story into being the best it can be. Everything from the very basic structure of a story through to understanding deep point of view, perhaps you can find something here that is useful for your journey as a writer!
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
Add some extra texture to your characters.
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
A blank novel outline template for use with Google Docs, Google Keep, and Scrivener. The One Page Novel is a simple, memorable structure for novelists.
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
Want to write a story that works? Learn how to plot your novel using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet in this post! (Free worksheet included!) #writingtips
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Detailed prompts for your next fantasy project.
What is a Plot Board? A Plot Board is a tri-fold board divided into a three-act structure to represent your story. You use post-it notes to list all the scenes for each act. This is a visual way to…
What is a Plot Board? A Plot Board is a tri-fold board divided into a three-act structure to represent your story. You use post-it notes to list all the scenes for each act. This is a visual way to…
Before you sit down to write a story, you must first decide: What do you want to write about? And even more importantly—Why?
Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.
Planning your book doesn't have to be complicated,so in this post I show you how to outline a novel in just four simple steps.
When planning your storyline, watch out for clichés as they can turn off your readers rapidly. This article looks at 5 cliché story plots you should avoid.
Now available on Amazon! (Free in the US store, or you can download a PDF below). Since I started writing fiction, I learned my design skills and art background make me really good at visualizing scenes. I even developed some mental tricks for creating powerful, resonant scenes that stick in people’s minds. I started thinking […]
As a writer, it's your job to tell your story through actions, instead of simply listing the events. Use the best plotting exercise to help you learn how to write visually compelling scenes!
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
So you’ve brainstormed ideas for the three plot points in the first act of your story, and you’re now wondering how to transition between act one and act two. How do you take your character into the core conflict of the story? The easiest way to do this is to set up a point of no return scene in your story. In this episode, I’ll discuss the point of no return scene and its position in the story. I’ll also share two important tips you need to consider as you write point of no return scene.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
These story structure questions will make plotting your book easy, and they make story structure look as simple as it should be.
Do You Struggle with the Plot of you Novel? You might not be alone. Use these simple tricks to plot your novel plus use the bonus tools for expert plotting!
Add some extra texture to your characters.
Last year, Dan Wells, author of “I Am Not A Serial Killer” went over a story structure he found in the “Star Trek Narrator’s Guide: Roleplaying Game”, which …
Tips for writing and crafting your story into being the best it can be. Everything from the very basic structure of a story through to understanding deep point of view, perhaps you can find something here that is useful for your journey as a writer!
If you have these 5 bare bones for your plot, you can start writing your novel now.
Plotting a novel doesn't need to be complicated! This video workshop teaches you how to plot a novel using a super FUN & simple method and just 1 page...
Do You Struggle with the Plot of you Novel? You might not be alone. Use these simple tricks to plot your novel plus use the bonus tools for expert plotting!
