Book Structure for Disorganized Writers
Book Structure for Disorganized Writers
A while back, I shared a post at WHW about Scene Writing, and why it’s such a valuable tool for writers (especially those like me, whose brains get easily overwhelmed…
Read more…How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books
How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books
AI is reshaping the book industry, and writers are polarized; some have integrated AI into their writing process while others refuse to. No matter which camp you align with I’m…
Read more…How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers
How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers
Writing intense scenes can be one of the most exciting parts of storytelling. Whether it’s a gripping fight, a romantic encounter that leaves hearts racing, or an emotional moment that…
Read more…The Ripple Effect: How to Weave Plot with Character
The Ripple Effect: How to Weave Plot with Character
Actions have consequences—that’s what makes a story tick. A story begins when events around a character push them into action. Those actions create new situations, and those situations push the…
Read more…The Building Blocks of a Synopsis
The Building Blocks of a Synopsis
By Julie Artz A writer once told me they’d created their query list specifically to avoid agents who asked writers for a synopsis because writing one was harder than getting…
Read more…Why Every Writer Should Try Their Hand at a Horror Story
Why Every Writer Should Try Their Hand at a Horror Story
By Savannah Cordova Affiliate links below It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing color, the wind is getting chillier, and pumpkins are decorating doorsteps. And given that…
Read more…Creating Suspense in any Genre
Creating Suspense in any Genre
When we think about suspense in writing, we naturally leap to thrillers and mysteries, genres that are known for suspense and rely on it. But that doesn’t mean the rest…
Read more…7 Tips to Make Your Antihero Stand Out
7 Tips to Make Your Antihero Stand Out
When it comes to story heroes, there are many kinds, from reluctant to tortured to tragic. But the one that’s getting a lot of airtime these days is the antihero.…
Read more…Five Vehicles for Adding Subtext to Dialogue
Five Vehicles for Adding Subtext to Dialogue
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 in to what’s happening. So…
Read more…Need to Get a Stubborn Character Moving? Use an Amplifier
Need to Get a Stubborn Character Moving? Use an Amplifier
If you’ve researched story structure at all, you know there are many models out there, and they’re all slightly different. The most popular forms tend to follow the three-act structure,…
Read more…A Mother Lode of Resources on Emotion Amplifiers
A Mother Lode of Resources on Emotion Amplifiers
Angela and I have been busy bees the past few months, creating as much content as we could surrounding emotion amplifiers—a little-known storytelling element that’s great for elevating a character’s…
Read more…How to Fix Big Story Problems
How to Fix Big Story Problems
Is there anything more frustrating than knowing there’s a problem with our story, but not being sure how to fix it? We wish for an easy button in these moments,…
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