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....
How to Use Promise, Progress, and Payoff to Craft Stories and...
In a new post, September Fawkes says that a three-point foundation of promise, progress, and payoff can help you craft strong scenes and stories....
How to Craft a Good vs. Good Story
In an article for Writer's Digest, S. E. Redfearn shares five essential factors to consider when writing a morally complex good-vs-good story. "The stories...
Sense and Sensibility and Structure
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Robin Henry shares lessons on story structure from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. "In addition to being...
Use Myths and Legends to Charge Your Writing
In an article for Writer's Digest, Emily Lloyd-Jones shares five ways to use myths and legends in your writing. "You can find mythology-inspired fiction...
