Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 6: Novelty
Have you ever read a novel where the entire book lacked a single element that was original? Sure you have, lots of times. Whenever you
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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.
The Secret Ingredients for Writing Theme
Many people in the writing community caution against writing with a theme in mind. They argue that if you do, your story will feel contrived,
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Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 5: Complexity
Once, I picked up a novel by a new writer and started to read. His scene construction looked fine at first glance: He had a
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Pinch Points That Reveal the Opposition in Your Fiction
You may have heard of pinch points. Or not. I’d guess that most fiction writers have no clue what they are or why they’re so
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Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 4: Conflict
When writing strong scenes, conflict is key. If there is no conflict, the “scene” probably doesn’t contribute much to the story. Every story needs conflicts
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How to Make Any Character Complex
In order to write a strong story, you almost always need complex characters. The three best ways to make any character complex are to create,
September C. Fawkes
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Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 6: Novelty
August 8, 2022
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Have you ever read a novel where the entire book lacked a single element that was original? Sure you have, lots of times. Whenever you
The Secret Ingredients for Writing Theme
August 3, 2022
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Many people in the writing community caution against writing with a theme in mind. They argue that if you do, your story will feel contrived,
Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 5: Complexity
July 27, 2022
No Comments
Once, I picked up a novel by a new writer and started to read. His scene construction looked fine at first glance: He had a
Pinch Points That Reveal the Opposition in Your Fiction
July 20, 2022
No Comments
You may have heard of pinch points. Or not. I’d guess that most fiction writers have no clue what they are or why they’re so
Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 4: Conflict
July 13, 2022
No Comments
When writing strong scenes, conflict is key. If there is no conflict, the “scene” probably doesn’t contribute much to the story. Every story needs conflicts
How to Make Any Character Complex
July 6, 2022
No Comments
In order to write a strong story, you almost always need complex characters. The three best ways to make any character complex are to create,
