Bei jedem neuen Projekt nehme ich es mir vor. »Dieses Mal arbeitest du alles detailliert aus«, sage ich mir, rufe das leere Dokument auf und starre es an. Dann beginne ich, die ersten Szenen zu skizzieren. Doch je weiter ich versuche, in der Story vo
Plotting a romance novel isn't difficult once you know the elements you need in a romance. Follow these tips from author Wendy Dewar Hughes.
When reading, good dialogue often goes unnoticed. Bad dialogue, on the other hand, is often jarring, boring or both. Use these 5 Rules to ensure your dialogue keeps the story moving and readers engaged!
Master the art of crafting a captivating Inciting Event in your story. Explore its significance and discover techniques to make it impactful.
How to prepare to write a story. A few decisions you have to make before starting your novel
Check out these 5 easy ways to visually plan your novel
Do you struggle with plotting? A simple, easy-to-follow template for writing a fictional story is the W-Plot, perfect for both new writers and non-plotters. The W-Plot structure allows you freedom to create yet keeps your story on track all the way to that grand satisfying end. In our post, How to Write a Novel with the W-Plot Template, we break down each step to take the frustration out of plotting and give you tips to write a story readers will love.
If you want to write a novel you will need a step by step basis on how to go about writing your novel. Here are novel plotting tips for newbie writers.
Our series on plotting is a perennial favorite on the blog, so we're expanding on that series with a few guest posts! Ali introduced me to Save The Cat! and I really loved using it on my most recent manuscript, so she's here this week to explain the basics of this plotting method and how to use a be...
When people ask "What's your book about?" does your answer involve a lot of ums and ahs? Because if it does, you need a novel logline first. Here's how.
Want to understand how to write a story outline? Check out these 9 easy steps for creative writers, screenwriters and storytellers!
Are you struggling with a flat scene in your novel? Here are ten reasons your scene might be falling flat and how to make adjustments.
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Powerful stories use their climax moments, and the choices their character makes, to prove their story point—so you can plot this moment backward! In this blog, we walk you through how to use your story’s point to develop the climax of your story.
When writing a novel, conflict is the name of the game. However, conflict alone isn’t enough here—instead, you need a conflict with stakes. The question is, how do you raise the stakes of your novel, even in the slower moments of your plot? Well, the key is to leverage four simple storytelling tricks! • Ticking Time Bombs • Red Herrings • Dramatic Irony • A Personal Connection
Need help outlining your novel? The Save the Cat! beat sheet subdivides the beginning, middle, and end of a story into 15 beats or plot points...
An exciting twist on more common story structures, the Four Act Structure is one you'll definitely want in your novel writing toolkit. Here's how to make the most of the Four Act Structure! 🤩 • Act One - Setup (0-25%) • Act Two - Struggle (25-50%) • Act Three - Pursuit (50-75%) • Act Four - Conclusion (75-100%)
As a writer, backstory is one of the most powerful tools you have to engage your readers in your character's struggles and triumphs. Done wrong, however, it can lead to the dreaded info dump. In this blog we examine what the power of backstory is and how to effectively wield it.
Check out my 5 tips for your story plot below. Deliver a story your audience loves.
