Strong story structure is the backbone that makes a story "work." It can guide our writing to enable us to create stories that resonate with readers.
All strong narratives need well-developed and interesting characters.
The Friends pilot does an excellent job with using character archetypes to create a show that felt fresh and exciting. What can we learn?
Check out our 8 awesome tips on how to start a story that hooks your readers and 25 bonus story openers to get you writing right away!
Some people get so focused on leaving a great first impression that they seem to forget how to act like a decent human being.
Start writing a novel with a process, support, and the accountability of community. Learn more to get going with a sound process.
America is not the whole world. Now I have nothing against Americans or even America as a whole but you have to admit, there are a lot of stories that make it a not so safe place for anyone who does not bleed red and blue. I am not saying all Americans are like this
What is story conflict? Read examples from novels that show how to use different conflicts in a story to heighten tension and suspense.
Time to start binging some documentaries, I guess.
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Wondering how to 'raise the stakes' for the characters in your story or script? Let's take a look at why stakes are important and how to write them!
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How to write a book in 30 days? Is it really impossible? A feat on par with slaying a dragon? Maybe so, but writers engage in this adventure every single year
Let's talk about the elements of story. What specific elements do succesful stories have in common? And, what elements do you want in your story?
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Today is the third in an 8-post series on preparing your novel for Nanowrimo. In today's post, we focus on character development for your NaNoWriMo prep.
Sometimes, all you need is a gentle nudge in order to get going. To help you out, I came up with 40 writing prompts for fantasy writers to kick start that
Finding your own brainstorming, outlining, and writing process is essential to being productive as a writer. I once heard someone say that you should write your first book not to write a great book…
Dads have a unique approach to life on Planet Earth. They’ll fully support you while also gently teasing you. They’ll embarrass you while teaching you the most important values to have in life. And their jokes and pranks are some of the best that the internet has to offer. We feel like dads deserve a lot more love and attention than they get. And this article is our way to show our respect to fathers all over the globe.
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.
When tons of academic assignments jump into the pocket all at once, even the most devoted and self-organized student can get confused. Academic overload and pressure to succeed are among the top…
A couple of weeks ago we asked our readers to share their writing tips. The response was far beyond the initial expectations, and the quality of the tips
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Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. These lists will help you select the character traits you need for the characters in your books.
This girl sure does have a crazy imagination. I can understand deciphering some hints and thinking someone likes you but you don't go telling it to everyone until you are perfectly sure. And if you are sure, why tell anyone else about it if they aren't acting in an uncomfortable way? However, this story is
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Learn how to use the 12 steps of the Hero's Journey to structure plot, develop characters, and write riveting stories that will keep readers engaged!
The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.
It's all about career and success these days. No matter what we achieve, it's never enough, we always strive for more. It's all good as long as we don't forget ourselves and our loved ones. Sadly, that's rarely the case.
Comparing The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker to Dramatica Story Theory
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.
Bland. Soulless. Generic. Robotic. Totally and undeniably fake. The last thing you want is to have someone waste your time with impersonal mass-marketing emails or messages. It’s bad enough having them fill up your inbox. It’s even worse when they’re not even proofread! If you don’t care enough to at least glance over your message before hitting [SEND], why should we care about what you’re offering?
Karen, I hope you understand what occupancy means now - if you still have a job.
Teachers are there to teach us. Not to berate us when we ask questions that are not considered 'smart'. I never understood the reason why teachers get annoyed when a student asks too many questions. I mean doesn't it mean the student is participating and trying to learn? Why is it a bad thing? However,
