The Triarchy Method of Story
The Triarchy Method will help you craft your best book by focusing on what matters most: The “bones” of story.
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Strong Act Structure Creates Stronger Stories
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,
The Writing Craft
Opening Your Story with Conflict to Hook Readers
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
Writing
Scene & Summary: Mastering When to Use Which
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
Fiction
Considering Your Setting
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
Writing
4 Ways To Write A More Cathartic Story
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.
Writing
A Guide to Critiquing a Story
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
The Super Writers’ Bundle
Introducing: The Super Writers’ Bundle Get Access to the Exact Process, Principles, and Tools David Farland Used to Create Award Winning, Bestselling, ‘Million-Dollar’, Works of Fiction
Creativity
Imagination
You may not realize it, but the most common problem with stories is that they’re tepid.
Creativity
When to Stop Polishing a Manuscript
Many new writers don’t know when to stop polishing a manuscript and move on to the next. Part of the reason for that might have
