4 Ways to Write a More Cathartic Story
A lot goes into a successful novel, from compelling characters to an engaging plot, solid pacing, and a vibrant world. However, none of these things
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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.
Writing Powerful Scenes, Part 1
A story is made up of both large components, such as try/fail cycles and denouements, and small components, such as scenes and sentences. In order
David Farland
How to Write and Raise the Stakes More Effectively
Writers are repeatedly advised to “raise the stakes.” Stakes are often defined as what the character has to lose. But when you understand—more accurately—the relationship
September C. Fawkes
Finding Your Talent
Every writer has his or her own talents and strengths. Don’t give up on your writing. Very often as a writer, I will find myself
David Farland
Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
Writing Tips for Fiction Writers MyStoryDoctor.com is the first and last place you should visit for the best writing tips on the web. Writing a
Ben Wolverton
Writing Great Action Scenes
At a conference some time ago I was on a panel with some fellow thriller writers. During the Q & A, we got this question
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3 Tips that Strengthen Middles
While writing the middle of a story usually isn’t as tricky as the beginning, for many authors, the middle can start to sag if they
David Farland
Dos and Don’ts for Writing Viewpoint Voice
Many readers and editors state that a strong voice immediately draws them into a story, and one of the most important voices will come from
September C. Fawkes
3 Problems that Come Up with Middles
For many people, the middle of the novel is the biggest challenge. Writers usually know when they’ve got a good start, and they have months
David Farland
Want Strong Dialogue? Don’t Forget the Subtext
Realistic, evocative dialogue is an important part of any successful story. We need our characters’ interactions to be authentic, consistent, and engaging to draw readers
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Understand and Implement Voice
In writing, voice happens at three levels: the author, the narrator, and the characters each have their own voices. While many editors and readers openly
September C. Fawkes
Fantasy and Our Modern World
Fantasy and Our Modern World: A Few Observations The first truly modern fantasy work was The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien. That’s not
Matt Wright
