Game-Changing Creative Tools for New & Advanced Writers
Game-Changing Creative Tools for New & Advanced Writers
One thing that drives all writers is the desire to create a truly amazing story, one a reader can’t put down or forget. It’s why we’re always learning to deepen…
Read more…The Urban Setting Thesaurus: Prison Cell
The Urban Setting Thesaurus: Prison Cell
Sourced from The Urban Setting Thesaurus SIGHTSIron bars shiny in places where hands have gripped them, cement walls, furniture that is firmly fastened to the wall or floor, single or…
Read more…Themes and Symbols Go Together Like Peas and Carrots
Themes and Symbols Go Together Like Peas and Carrots
So…symbolism. We’re pretty familiar with this storytelling element, and I’m guessing most of us have experimented with the use of symbols in our writing. In a nutshell, you take an…
Read more…Use a Character’s Career to Support Your Story’s Theme
Use a Character’s Career to Support Your Story’s Theme
Successful stories are often ones whose elements are employed subtly. You may not be able to say exactly why they work, and as a reader, you probably don’t care; you…
Read more…How Writers Can Turn the Page This Spring
How Writers Can Turn the Page This Spring
We may write different things, but I’m betting we have something in common – a set-up process. We sit down, favorite writing tools at the ready. Maybe we light a…
Read more…Setting Description Mistakes that Weaken a Story
Setting Description Mistakes that Weaken a Story
When you think about the key elements of storytelling, characters and plot immediately come to mind, but what about the setting? Do you view it as 1) a vital story…
Read more…Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Mentor and Protégé
Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Mentor and Protégé
Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…
Read more…Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Giver and Taker
Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Giver and Taker
Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…
Read more…Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Fling
Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Fling
Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…
Read more…Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Estranged Parent and Child
Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Estranged Parent and Child
Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…
Read more…Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Professional and Client
Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Professional and Client
Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…
Read more…Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Best Friends
Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Best Friends
Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…
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