Show Don’t Tell: Stakes
Have you ever read a book and wondered, why did the author include this scene? You think maybe by the end of the book the scene will make sense, but… Show Don’t Tell: Stakes
How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book
There is a very big difference between a biography, autobiography, memoir, etc., and a ‘based on a true story’ book. The goal of books in the first category is to… How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book
How to Use Story Arcs
The story arc is essentially what makes your story… well, a story. Without those rises and falls in action, those ups and downs that your protagonist goes through, your story… How to Use Story Arcs
Genre Focus: Fantasy
You’re riding atop a broomstick, higher in the sky than you ever thought you’d touch, looking for a tiny golden ball that will allow you to win a magical game.… Genre Focus: Fantasy
How to Write a Frame Narrative
Think of how it feels when your Mom tells you a story. There are always lots of different people at play and she needs you to know every single one… How to Write a Frame Narrative