Conflict Thesaurus: Getting Caught in a Lie
Conflict Thesaurus: Getting Caught in a Lie
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…
Read more…Character Building: How Much Planning Should I Do? (PART 2)
Character Building: How Much Planning Should I Do? (PART 2)
As I mentioned in my last post, knowing exactly how much to brainstorm when it comes to character building can be a question mark. How deeply you need to plan…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus: Running Out of Critical Supplies
Conflict Thesaurus: Running Out of Critical Supplies
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…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Physically Assaulted by a Stranger
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Physically Assaulted by a Stranger
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…
Read more…How Plotlines Add Dimension
How Plotlines Add Dimension
When writing a novel, you need to use more than one plotline. In fact, most successful books need at least three. If they only have one or two, the story…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Physical Exhaustion
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Physical Exhaustion
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…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus: Unknowingly Sharing Incorrect Information
Conflict Thesaurus: Unknowingly Sharing Incorrect Information
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…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: An Estranged Relative Showing Up
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: An Estranged Relative Showing Up
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…
Read more…What Is Emotional Context And Why Does Your Story Need It?
What Is Emotional Context And Why Does Your Story Need It?
Have you ever had an editor or critique partner say “go deeper”? And you throw up your hands and glare at the screen because you DID go deeper. Deep point…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Assigned an Undesirable Partner
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Assigned an Undesirable Partner
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…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: An Elderly Parent Requiring Care
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: An Elderly Parent Requiring Care
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…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus: A Romantic Competitor Entering the Scene
Conflict Thesaurus: A Romantic Competitor Entering the Scene
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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