5 Lessons I Learned Working with David Farland
I’m sitting in a home office, at a desk, with my laptop open—but it’s not my home office, and it’s not my desk. There is
September C. Fawkes
David Farland's Writing Tips
At MyStoryDoctor.com, Master Author and Teacher David Farland and his team will lead you through the crucial steps to writing a compelling book, from creative concept to strong completion. Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel? The number one reason most people fail to realize their dream is because they don’t know where to start.
David Farland’s Hourglass of Evil
Unveiling the Hourglass of Evil: A Powerful Writing Tool for Captivating Storytelling Very often, when you’re preparing to plot a novel and feel bereft of
David Farland
Our Brains on Story
Humans have been telling stories since we’ve had language — in fact, interesting things happen to the brain on story. Since our birth we have
Tammy Burke
Six Benefits of Belonging to a Writers Group
What are the benefits to belonging in a good writing group? You may be considering joining one, if you haven’t already. Or, you may be
Tammy Burke
The Real Costs of Writing a Book
What are the real costs of writing a book? If you’ve been “bitten by the writing bug” then you are exceedingly aware of the pull
Tammy Burke
Reeling in Your Reader: The Power of Hooks
Captivating your reader’s attention and submerging them deep inside the story world is one of the universal goals for writers. We want our readers to
Tammy Burke
Considering Crucibles in Writing
Crucibles in writing force characters together, which can strengthen your story’s conflicts. In everyday life, a crucible is a container used to hold metal or
David Farland
Context is Key: The Three ‘Must-Have’ Elements in Every Scene
Hey there! Savannah here. Did you know that a lack of context is one of the most common reasons readers disengage from a story? It
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What Does Your Story Accomplish?
As a judge, I’ve just finished my second pass through the Writers of the Future contest stories for the first quarter, and several times I
David Farland
Seductions and Promises
The sweetest thing writers can hear is that our readers missed their bedtime because they couldn’t put our book down. The words on the page
Tammy Burke
5 Helps to Get Your Writing Session Started
Get your writing session started, even when you don’t feel like writing, with these five approaches. Sometimes you’re not in the mood to write, but
David Farland
Heart-Centered Book Marketing
by Beth Barany By the time I was ready to publish my first novel, I knew I needed to start thinking about marketing too. But
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