Backstory: Avoid Info Dumping by Making It Essential: Part 2 — Guest: Kris Kennedy
A character’s false belief is central to a story’s internal arc, and the defining moment in a character’s backstory is key to creating that false belief.
Pin ItWhat Makes a Writer a “Real” Author?
What makes someone a “real” writer or a “real” author? Let’s look at the question of what makes a writer “real” from a different perspective.
Pin ItBackstory: Avoid Info Dumping by Making It Essential: Part 1 — Guest: Kris Kennedy
Backstory helps readers connect to our characters and provides context for their actions, but how can we make it compelling and avoid boring information dumps?
Pin ItHow Can We Make Scenes Feel Stronger with Sequels?
Is a scene’s sequel—the reaction to a scene’s events—part of the scene? Or are they ever independent (and if so, how do we make them stronger)?
Pin It“A Leap of Faith” in Fiction and in Life
Near the end of a story the protagonist often takes “a leap of faith.” How can we make our protagonist’s leap feel earned and strengthen our story’s theme?
Pin ItOverwhelmed? Break Down Tasks for Writing and Life — Guest: Augustina Van Hoven
If we’re overwhelmed, that stress isn’t good for our creativity. Let’s explore how to break tasks into manageable chunks—for writing and for our life.
Pin ItEveryone Takes Wrong Turns…Even Amazon
Just like big companies, we all take wrong turns sometimes, no matter how much experience we have. Mistakes aren’t a reflection on us or our choices.
Pin ItCover Design: 4 Tips to Keep in Mind — Guest: Renee Wittman
Even if we’ve read cover-design advice before, there’s always more to learn. Here are a few insights from Renee Wittman we might not have thought of before.
Pin ItContent Warnings: How and What to Include?
Content warnings help readers find the types of stories they want. But how can we include them without spoilers—and what elements need warnings?
Pin ItCan Common Writing Advice Be Wrong?
There’s no “one right way” in writing, so how should we approach writing advice if even the most frequently shared advice is often wrong?
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