Universal Themes That Can Be Found in Movies
Here’s another post I wrote ten years ago on theme. Enjoy! I can’t resist talking about my favorite movie—well, my…
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3-Act Structure – Is It Really a Must?
You may have heard about the 3-act structure. It’s a thing. Especially with screenplays. But if you are writing a…
What Story Hooks Are All About
If you’ve been writing fiction awhile, you’ve probably heard the term “hook.” What is a hook all about anyway? It’s…
The Intersection of Premise and Protagonist
UPCOMING: I’m doing a second workshop on crafting a terrific premise on February 21, 2-4 p.m. Pacific Time (it will be…
Developing a Scene Outline for Your Novel
Writing a novel is a challenge. If you’ve done it (or tried to), you understand. I’m a big proponent of…
The Intersection of Voice and Deep POV
When writers talk about “voice,” they are usually referring to an author’s style of writing. Agents use this definition too….
5 World-Building Tips to Write a Captivating Novel
Today’s guest post is by Dario Villirilli. In storytelling, world building is the process of constructing an (often imaginary) world…
Bringing Setting to Life through Your Characters’ Emotions
Here’s a post I wrote some years ago that is worth revisiting! One of the reasons readers willingly immerse themselves…
Use Sensory Detail to Bring Setting to Life
Fiction writers often ignore setting. Or it’s casually brushed over as if the writer begrudgingly knows something ought to be…
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