Black Moments: Understanding Our Options
What should trigger our story’s Black Moment? Let’s take a deeper look at the role this turning point plays with our story and our character.
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Writing Process: Developing a Coherent Story — Guest: Jael R. Bakari
As we develop a story idea, how do we know if all the pieces fit together? Guest Jael R. Bakari is sharing her process for keeping track of all the details.
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Organization…for Our Creativity and Our Career
Eventually, every writer will need an organizational system, but many of us struggle to find one that works for us. Here are a few insights and resources.
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Crafting a Relationship That Matters — Guest: Angela Ackerman
How can we create powerful relationships in our stories? Check out Angela Ackerman’s insights and examples for crafting characters.
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10th Annual Blogiversary Contest — Prize: Me! Wait…er, What?
It’s that time of year again. My ten-year blogiversary is coming up on July 12th. Don’t miss this special celebration — with prizes for you!
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What’s the Point of Foreshadowing?
To increase reader satisfaction, we want to give our story meaning. How can we use foreshadowing to make our story feel purposeful and meaningful?
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What Do Readers Want from a Story’s POV?
Our story is—in many respects—what our story’s POV tells readers it is. So what do we want readers to get out of our story and chosen POV?
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Breaking the “Rules”: Will It Be Easy or Hard?
Much of writing is subjective, so it can be hard to know how to treat writing advice. Is it a hard-and-fast rule, a guideline, or a personal preference?
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Do Your Characters Take on a Life of Their Own?
How can we get to know our characters well enough that they take on a life of their own? Is it a good sign if we hear their voice?
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What’s the Difference Between an Inciting Incident and a First Plot Point?
To get from our opening pages to the rest of our story, can an Inciting Incident story beat help us? How is that beat different from the First Plot Point?
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