Story structure is the framework that makes a story “work.” When utilized, it can provide a firm foundation to make stories more powerful and allow readers to resonate with them. We’ve looked earlier at an outline of the core elements that make up strong stories. Today we’re digging a bit deeper into a story’s “hook” […]
I recently guest posted over at DIY MFA about what makes characters truly compelling. As writers, we want to create complex and engaging characters that our readers will love, hate, and connect with. Today we’re looking at lists of characters from books that stand out as great among the millions of stories out there. Hopefully […]
Writing can be a hard and solitary activity at times. Quotes from famous authors can guide and encourage us along the writing journey as well as hopefully inspire our creativity. Enjoy these quotes, and feel free to comment below with any of your favorites that I may have missed! Writing Quotes “Focus more on your […]
Today I am thrilled to be guest posting about character development over at DIY MFA. DIY MFA is all about helping writers “Write with focus, Read with purpose, and Build your community.” The site is an amazing place for writers to find high-quality resources and information, as well as an encouraging community. My guest post, […]
Each book on our bookshelf may seem different, but the best of them often share core elements of strong story structure. Why Care About Story Structure? Story structure is the backbone to keep our stories on track and enable our stories to better resonate with our readers by fulfilling their subconscious expectations. Having strong story […]
We have big dreams we want to achieve. Plans and passions, books to write and better people we want to become. So the questions is, who do you spend most of your time with? A popular quote by Jim Rohn says that we become like the 5 people we are closest to. Research shows that […]
Writing a book series can be an exciting challenge but it can also be a bit daunting. Fortunately, many writers have gone before us and have wisdom to share. As you’ve probably realized, there are good, bad, and mediocre ways to approach writing a series. When done well it can be an extremely rewarding accomplishment […]
Here are some of my favorite things from the month- enjoy! Book Review: The Personal MBA- Master the Art of Business Note: Links for this book are affiliate links which means if you purchase something I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Don’t worry, I only recommend things I actually […]
Worldbuilding is when we as writers create the world that our story is set in. From the downtown corner of Market Square in summer to the far off reaches of the galaxy (and beyond!) there is no end to the settings we can create. So where do we even start? How do we know where […]
Sometimes you just read the right book at the right time and it feels like magic. That’s how The Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell was for me. Note: Links for this book are affiliate links because I really think it’s a good book. If you buy something I may receive a […]