This week’s video offers suggestions for balancing the perception that reader dislike setting description with the reality that every book needs a vivid setting.
The Writer as (Performing) Artist
Like opera singers, professional baseball players, and Olympic-level figure skaters, writers have a responsibility to give their audience a deeply pleasurable experience. Acquiring the ability to consistently deliver such experiences takes hard work.
Exploring The Artist’s Way
Working through The Artist’s Way greatly expanded my concept of myself as a writer, and shed light on the limitations in thinking that had held me back.
Your Character Might Be Betraying Readers If . . .
This week’s video cautions against having good characters turn bad just to provide an interesting plot twist.
The Biggest Problem With Trick Endings
This week’s video talks about the pitfalls of the always tempting twist endings.
Signs You’ve Chosen the Wrong Protagonist
This week’s video discusses the qualifications of a protagonist and what to do when minor characters try to take over.
The Most Annoying Type of Story Conflict
This week’s video talks about a type of conflict that works within the story, but which often causes more annoyance to readers than it’s worth.
Structuring Your Story’s Scenes, Pt. 4: Options for Conflict in a Scene
Conflict can come in a variety of flavors, but most can be sorted into five categories.
Use This Subplot to Bring Depth to Your Story
This week’s video suggests the value of an “emotional subplot” to bring instant depth to any character.
Structuring Your Story’s Scenes, Pt. 3: Options for Goals in a Scene
The possibilities for scene goals are endless – and very specific to your story.
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