How to Nail the Purpose of Your Novel’s Scenes
How to Nail the Purpose of Your Novel’s Scenes
By Resident Writing Coach Alumni, C. S. Lakin Ever read a scene in a novel, get to the end, and scratch your head? Have you ever asked, “What the heck…
Read more…The Conflict Thesaurus (Volume 1) Master List of Entries
The Conflict Thesaurus (Volume 1) Master List of Entries
Conflict is a powerful ingredient across all genres and mediums, punching up the pace, cranking up the pressure, and pulling readers into the story. Below are the entries from the…
Read more…The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming
The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming
Each year we look forward to this post, the one where we get to spill the beans and introduce to you the next book in our thesaurus series. This one…
Read more…THE CONFLICT THESAURUS, Volume 1: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles
THE CONFLICT THESAURUS, Volume 1: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles
Every story starts with a character who is motivated by a need and has a goal that can resolve it. Whether their objective is to find a life partner, bring…
Read more…Power Up Individual Scenes with a Scene Tracker
Power Up Individual Scenes with a Scene Tracker
One of the most powerful tools in a writer’s toolkit is a scene tracker, also known as a scene map. Whether you’re drafting or you’re looking to revise a finished draft,…
Read more…Everything You Need to Know About Worldbuilding & Settings
Everything You Need to Know About Worldbuilding & Settings
Every story will have a certain amount of worldbuilding tied to it, and some will have more than others. Crafting a world that feels realistic, layered, and logical, whether it’s…
Read more…Everything You Need to Know About Show-Don’t-Tell
Everything You Need to Know About Show-Don’t-Tell
Show-Don’t-Tell is one of the most common pieces of advice…so common that many writers get sick of hearing about it: Yeah, yeah, show, don’t tell. I got it, I got…
Read more…Everything You Need to Know About Plot & Structure
Everything You Need to Know About Plot & Structure
Your characters can’t shine without a solid plot Your characters may be the heartbeat of a story, but without plot, their life moments can’t be framed meaningfully for readers. Marry…
Read more…Everything That Makes a Compelling Story
Everything That Makes a Compelling Story
We know that when it comes to a writer giving out the coveted red rose, plot and character are first to receive one. But guess what? Alone, they won’t get…
Read more…Everything You Need to Know About Revisions & Editing
Everything You Need to Know About Revisions & Editing
You finished your first draft–congratulations! One of the best feelings in the world is penning those two magical words: THE END. So what’s next? If the purpose of drafting is…
Read more…Everything You Need to Know About Characters
Everything You Need to Know About Characters
Characters are not a part of your story…they are the story. Readers have a lot of choice when it comes to books, and they are looking to spend time with characters who…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: The Death of a Pet
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: The Death of a Pet
Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…
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