Mastering Stylistic Tension
Mastering Stylistic Tension
One of the first things writers learn is to start a story with conflict. Some writers have bombs go off. Others start with a death. Or a break-up. But over…
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Character Motivation Entry: Righting A Deep Wrong
Character Motivation Entry: Righting A Deep Wrong
What does your character want? This is an important question to answer because it determines what your protagonist hopes to achieve by the story’s end. If the goal, or outer motivation, is…
Read more…Understanding Inner Conflict with Story Expert Michael Hauge
Understanding Inner Conflict with Story Expert Michael Hauge
All stories are built on a foundation of three basic components: character, desire, and conflict. A hero or protagonist desperately wants something, and must overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve…
Read more…Character Motivation Thesaurus: Mending a Broken Relationship
Character Motivation Thesaurus: Mending a Broken Relationship
What does your character want? This is an important question to answer because it determines what your protagonist hopes to achieve by the story’s end. If the goal, or outer motivation, is…
Read more…5 NaNoWriMo Hacks To Keep Words Flowing
5 NaNoWriMo Hacks To Keep Words Flowing
Ready to mow down some words? Read on–this will help you get to the 50K finish line! 1. Start with a plan (yes, even the Pantsers). Really, the more you…
Read more…Character Motivation Thesaurus: Escaping a Killer
Character Motivation Thesaurus: Escaping a Killer
What does your character want? This is an important question to answer because it determines what your protagonist hopes to achieve by the story’s end. If the goal, or outer motivation, is…
Read more…How to Choose Settings that Have Emotional Impact
How to Choose Settings that Have Emotional Impact
Generic settings won’t cut it if you want readers to feel the story–instead, your locations need emotional impact as this immerses them better in the point-of-view character’s experience. Shared experiences…
Read more…Finding Your Way Into Your Story
Finding Your Way Into Your Story
I recently avoided a workshop assignment that should have been completed in no more than an hour because I couldn’t find a way into my story. This workshop generates significant,…
Read more…Motivation Thesaurus: Stopping an Event from Happening
Motivation Thesaurus: Stopping an Event from Happening
What does your character want? This is an important question to answer because it determines what your protagonist hopes to achieve by the story’s end. If the goal, or outer motivation, is…
Read more…New: A Resident Writing Coach Program
New: A Resident Writing Coach Program
Our mission, as you all know, is to help our visitors become stronger writers. And while we do our best to craft insightful posts week after week, we also believe…
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