Is Your Story’s Concept Broken?
Every story begins with an idea. The idea may come to you while listening to a song, driving a car, or reading a newspaper. You might be the kind of person who gets a dozen story ideas a day, or maybe they come to you rarely.
David Farland’s Daily Kick in the Pants—Taking Responsibility for Your Author Photo and Biography
As an author, your appearance matters far more than it should. If you look at people who are New York Times Bestselling Authors, you’ll note that the majority of them are quite attractive. I’m convinced that this isn’t a fluke. Taking Responsibility for Your Author Photo and Biography Author Photo—a picture put on the back of a […]
Writing the Perfect Story, Part 10
What do you think is perfect? For the past few days I’ve been talking about some of the virtues that I personally think need to appear in a story in order for it to feel “perfect” to me. I’m using the word “perfect” in one of its minor contexts, to mean “whole” or “complete.” Yet […]
Writing a Perfect Story, Part 9
I’ve been working on a series of articles on what constitutes a perfect story, and so far I’ve concentrated on some of the qualities that such a story would have. I could go on in that vein for another week, but I’m going to leave the topic for now. Suffice it to say that a […]
David Farland’s Writing Tips: Writing the Perfect Story Part 1
David Farland, a master of storytelling and mentor to many successful authors like Brandon Sanderson, Stephenie Meyer, and Kevin J. Anderson has shared profound insights on creating compelling stories that resonate deeply with readers. Whether you’re a budding writer or a seasoned professional, these tips can help refine your craft and elevate your stories to new heights.