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.
Writing with emotional and intellectual payoff not only draws in readers, but keeps them turning page after page. There are several types of emotional payoffs,
Characters are important in every story, and we don’t want to create “stick figures” for key characters. Here are seven things to consider when creating
When you write a story, you often have to ask yourself, “Is this tale good enough to send to editors or agents? Is it ready
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
Many are under the false impression that bestselling writers simply sit down, write a book, and sell millions; others mistakenly think that great writers are
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
Strong stories are built through meaningful scenes. Write stories that have meaning by tapping into subtext or theme, or by adding your own insight. Very
One of the best things about being a writer is how ideas for new characters can spring from anywhere. I might be mulling over a
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
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,
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
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 with emotional and intellectual payoff not only draws in readers, but keeps them turning page after page. There are several types of emotional payoffs,
Characters are important in every story, and we don’t want to create “stick figures” for key characters. Here are seven things to consider when creating
When you write a story, you often have to ask yourself, “Is this tale good enough to send to editors or agents? Is it ready
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
Many are under the false impression that bestselling writers simply sit down, write a book, and sell millions; others mistakenly think that great writers are
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