How to Become a Successful Writer: Develop Your Intuition
How to Become a Successful Writer: Develop Your Intuition
If you want to become a successful writer, developing your intuition is key—and that means making peace with your Internal Editor. He’s the guy in your head who sits back,…
Read more…Pacing and Momentum in Revision
Pacing and Momentum in Revision
One of the elements I like to focus on when I revise is pacing. Pacing is the manipulation of momentum and time in a piece of writing and how the…
Read more…How Character Attributes and Flaws Work Within Character Arc
How Character Attributes and Flaws Work Within Character Arc
Like real people, characters have mixed personalities that contain both positive traits (attributes) and negative traits (flaws). Flaws are especially interesting as they develop when a person has experienced a…
Read more…How Your Character’s Misbelief Drives Plot
How Your Character’s Misbelief Drives Plot
Welcome to story coach Lisa Cron, who’s sharing thoughts on the protagonist’s inner struggle and how defining the why behind it is the key to unlocking a powerful story that…
Read more…Hunting Down Plot Holes & Inconsistencies In a Story
Hunting Down Plot Holes & Inconsistencies In a Story
Please welcome author David Stafford as he’s tackling something we all wrestle with: Plot Holes and Descriptive Inconsistencies. Plot holes are disastrous,as are inconsistencies around characters and setting. These gaps…
Read more…How to Write Characters Readers Trust But Shouldn’t
How to Write Characters Readers Trust But Shouldn’t
I don’t know about you, but I love reading books where the author encourages me to draw conclusions that are wrong. Case in point–untrustworthy characters who I trust anyway. Like…
Read more…How Your Hero’s Past Pain Will Determine His Character Flaws
How Your Hero’s Past Pain Will Determine His Character Flaws
Authentic characters are usually modeled after real people. I don’t mean pulling traits and quirks from those we know (say, taking Aunt Judy’s laughter and blending it with the overly-smiley…
Read more…Writing 101: Character Arc In A Nutshell
Writing 101: Character Arc In A Nutshell
Confused about character arc? Let’s look at all the pieces and how they fit together: inner and outer conflict, inner and outer motivation, fear, flaws—the whole shebang. So, you’re ready…
Read more…The One Stop For Writers Library Is Now Open!
The One Stop For Writers Library Is Now Open!
Pass around the party blowers and get your confetti ready, because today we’re launching One Stop For Writers, a powerhouse online library to help writers elevate their storytelling. This site…
Read more…Why Is Your Character’s Emotional Wound So Important?
Why Is Your Character’s Emotional Wound So Important?
Emotional wounds hold incredible power, steering a hero’s motives, actions, and beliefs. They damage their sense of self worth, filter how they view the world, and dictate how they interact…
Read more…One Stop for Writers® Story Development System
One Stop for Writers® Story Development System
Writing a novel is tough. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. The right support can make all the difference, which is why The Emotion Thesaurus authors,…
Read more…The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: The Connection Between False Beliefs, Fears, and Human Needs
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: The Connection Between False Beliefs, Fears, and Human Needs
Just like real people, our characters have a plethora of past experiences that play a part in molding who they become. While these experiences, good and bad, affect their personalities, it…
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