Are There Really Only Two Plots?
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In a new blog post, Janice Hardy discusses how writers can use story archetypes to get a head start on their work....
Creating a Strong Understory
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Steven Pressfield offers advice on crafting a compelling understory – the story beneath the immediate narrative action that hints at the protagonist’s...
How to Tell If Your Reader Will Care Less
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Janice Hardy has another good blog post this week, this time discussing how writers can tell if their readers are likely to...
Checking the Engine of Your Narrative Drive
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Janice Hardy suggests a simple test to check whether your narrative drive has enough forward momentum to carry your novel and create...
How to Fix Revision Rips in Your Story
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During the revision process, writers might realize that scenes or chapters must be cut in some places, and added in others. Editing...
How to Plan Your Ending
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In a blog post for beginners on her Fiction University site, Janice Hardy offers advice on landing your ending. She suggests that...
5 Reasons Your Twist Ending Doesn’t Work
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In a recent post on The Script Lab, Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraft points out five reasons shock endings don’t work. Number 1 seems...