How POV Influences Structure
In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts begin a new discussion on structure and point of view, using N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season as...
Story and Plot
In a post on the Script Lab blog, David Young examines the difference between story and plot. While some use these terms interchangeably, "they...
Why is Your Most Important Question
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Sarah Hamer examines the important question of why our characters want what they want and act...
Anticipation and Subversion
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts discuss the dichotomy between creating anticipation and surprising the reader by subverting their expectations. They examine...
Scenes and Sequels Hold the Keys to Stakes
In a new blog post, Kristen Lamb tackles the important subject of stakes - what they are, how to build them, and how to...
Writing Irresistible Character Relationships
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows offers advice on writing irresistible character relationships. "Relationships are a large part of what...
What Makes a Gothic Novel
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Hannah Kate Kelley examines the elements of gothic fiction and suggests ways to outline a gothic...
An Interview on Tension with P. Djèlí Clark
In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts interview Ring Shout author P. Djèlí Clark. They dive into contextual vs. narrative tension, why food...
Why All Great Stories Need Agency
In a new blog post, Kristen Lamb says that character agency is the critical element to every great story. "Agency means a condition of...
5 Ways to Layer Pacing in Your Script
In an article on ScreenCraft, Ken Miyamoto analyzes five layers of story pacing. Yes, the concept, story, and characters have to be great," he says....
