The Influence Character is one of the most important roles in your character cast. It is third only to the protagonist and antagonist. The term
Pacing a story appropriately will keep readers engaged. Unfortunately, many mistakenly think this means the story needs to be rushed. I see a lot of
The Triarchy Method will help you craft your best book by focusing on what matters most: The “bones” of story.
In storytelling structure, people use the term “act” rather broadly and vaguely. Most in the writing community break stories down into three acts: beginning, middle,
Open your story with conflict to hook readers and keep them reading. Every story should get to a significant conflict quickly. Conflict should be on
Writers regularly need both scene and summary to tell a great story, but sometimes it can be difficult to discern when to use which, for
Real vs. Fictitious Settings In mainstream literature, we typically deal with settings that either already exist or which have existed historically. Thus, when you write
A lot goes into a successful novel, from compelling characters to an engaging plot, solid pacing, and a vibrant world. However, none of these things are quite as important as catharsis.
How should we critique someone’s writing? Frequently authors ask if I have a form that I use to help me critique a story. Given the
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