Stories have been around for longer than we’ve been writing them down. The three-act story structure was even there before we knew what to call this method of storytelling. If you’re learning how to write a book, or just want to … Continue reading Three Act Structure: How to Nail This Story Structure in 3 Steps
Do you want to be a great writer?To create stunning works of art that people can’t stop reading?To craft brilliant articles that touch hearts and change lives? Maybe being a great writer has been your dream since you were barely … Continue reading Want to be a Great Writer? Then Don’t Focus on Writing. (Do This Instead)
I get a lot of writing-related questions from my readers. Most of the questions make sense. I can see how they are confusing dilemmas, and understand where it is that people are mixed up. But some questions? Some don’t make … Continue reading 7 Tips for Writing Characters of the Opposite Sex
How do you know if the idea you have is strong enough to support a full-length novel? Is there a way to know the difference between a good idea and one that’s better left in your idea folder? If so, can you do … Continue reading How to Test an Idea Before Writing the First Draft
Aren’t you tired of the same old writing tips? You know, tips like: Write every day without fail. Find your best time of day to write. Avoid distractions like Facebook and email. Use a timer to work in short bursts, … Continue reading 10 Writing Tips You Absolutely Won’t Have Heard Anywhere Else Before
We all know the basics of romance. Character A and Character B are pushed together through circumstance and end up falling in love. But how do you make your romance really unique? Do you make your plot more intricate, or heighten the … Continue reading The Key To Writing Chemistry Between Characters
Any character who kills, threatens to kill, or plots to kill another character has guaranteed their own death by the finale of the play/book/poem. Hamlet (who plots to kill his uncle) must die, and Claudius (who has killed) must also … Continue reading Character Deaths: The Rules
