Emotional and Intellectual Payoff
Some stories gain power by tapping into the emotions that we felt at a particular age, or during a certain time of our lives. For
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David Farland: Story Doctor Writing Tips
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Writing Characters
Of all the topics on how to write, I suspect more books have been written on how to create solid characters than on anything else. So there are a lot of great resources out there on how to create characters, and I can’t even touch on every topic that I would like in the space of an article this short.
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Recognizing Your Own Skill As a Writer
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 to publish? Could it be a bestseller?” Oddly enough, you as the author may be a terrible judge of your own work.
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When Conventional Wisdom Goes Astray
The writing world is changing quickly… …and that means some things that used to be taboo are now all right. For example, a couple of
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Plots
A plot doesn’t have to be brilliant for a story to work. It just needs to have some basic components: characters—in conflict and in a
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Update on Rachel Ann Nunes Case
#DailyKick—Update on Rachel Ann Nunes Case A few months ago I began to track the case of Rachel Ann Nunes, whose clean romance novel was
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Resolutions
David Farland’s Writing Tips — Resolutions I hate the word “resolute.” Whenever I think of it, I think of soldiers circa 1800, marching resolutely into
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David Farland’s Daily Kick in the Pants—Taking Responsibility for Your Author Photo and Biography
As an author, your appearance matters far more than it should. If you look at people who are New York Times Bestselling Authors, you’ll note that the
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The 5 Parts to a Story
From the inciting incident to try/fail cycles, reversals the climax and denouement, there are certain critical elements to a modern work of literature that must be done well, and in order, to be publishable today.
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Writing the Perfect Story, Part 10
What do you think is perfect? For the past few days I’ve been talking about some of the virtues that I personally think need to
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Writing a Perfect Story, Part 9
I’ve been working on a series of articles on what constitutes a perfect story, and so far I’ve concentrated on some of the qualities that
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David Farland’s Writing Tips: Writing the Perfect Story Part 1
David Farland, a master of storytelling and mentor to many successful authors like Brandon Sanderson, Stephenie Meyer, and Kevin J. Anderson has shared profound insights on creating compelling stories that resonate deeply with readers. Whether you’re a budding writer or a seasoned professional, these tips can help refine your craft and elevate your stories to new heights.
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