David Farland: Story Doctor Writing Tips

When a writer sits down to compose, the less stress he feels, the better. Every writer knows this. When you’re writing, you sit down and

Every author is impatient for good news. We’re all working toward something. You might be working toward your first sale, or maybe it’s your next

I was asked to read a screenplay several years ago. It opened with two minutes during which it explained what a common household device was,

Two weeks ago, I mentioned that I was going to write a series about how the best stories don’t just entertain readers, they also transform

When we were little kids, the world seemed full of endless possibilities. My mom told me that I could grow up to be a president

Over the past three decades I’ve helped a number of writers reach the point where they’ve become international bestsellers, and I’ve spotted a trend. Most

Stories can do a lot of things. We use them often to entertain others, sometimes to elevate mood, but sometimes we use them to teach