The Intersection Between the Internal and External Plot
In a recent post, September Fawkes examines the difference between the external and internal plotlines and how to work with the latter.
The external plotline...
Are You Ready to Take the Queen’s Path?
Are you looking for a structure for your novel, but feel the Hero's Journey is overdone? In an article for Writer's Digest, Stacey Simmons...
Structure: Tying It All Together
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts reflect on their previous conversations on structure, which have focused on the work of N.K. Jemisin. They...
Lessons From Now, Voyager
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell identifies story elements writers can learn from the classic film Now, Voyager.
If you haven't seen it,...
Don’t Hesitate to Experiment with Your First 10 Pages
In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Raven Riley suggests an experiment to finding the right mix of foundational elements for your story....
It’s Not What Your Hero Wants, But Why
Do you have a hard time creating compelling motivations for your characters? Writers often find it easy to create wants, but hit a road...
Writing Irresistible Character Relationships – Part Two
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows continues her series on writing irresistible character relationships, this time examining what makes the relationships...
Avoiding Author Voice in First Person
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi offers advice for keeping your voice and observations out of your first person narrative. "Author...
How to Get Out of a Scene
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell offers advice on ending scenes with a bang.
Bell breaks down each scene into three parts: Objective, Obstacles,...
5 Things to Watch While Watching Movies
In a post on ScreenCraft, Ken Miyamoto shares his list of elements writers should pay attention to when they watch movies. "Some of the best...
