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...
Even Monsters Need Motivation
In a post on ScreenCraft, Seth Sherwood offers advice on providing backstory and motivation for your horror movie monster. "They cannot simply exist to...
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 Scenes
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...
Create Your Novel with Writing Sprints
In an article for Writer's Digest, C.H. Hooks shares her tips for using vignettes as stepping stones to write a novel. "Each beat of...
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...
Did Researchers Find the Balm of Gilead?
Researchers have successfully cultivated a thousand year old seed found in the Judean desert, and may have recreated the Biblical "tsori" tree, which was...
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...
