How to write endings that don’t suck — tangible techniques for a satisfying denouement
From mirroring to moralizing.
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How the story catalyst blows up the ordinary world
What is the story catalyst? The catalyst is one of the most important moments in a traditional story. Also called
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When to show and when to tell — and give your reader autonomy
What’s the most common piece of feedback on fiction manuscripts, especially early drafts? It might be this: Show, don’t tell.
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How to pick a story’s point of view
Picking a point-of-view (POV) might be the most important decision for a story. You may default to first-person or third-person
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How to read like a writer (step 1 to becoming a master storyteller)
I’m often shocked to hear some novice writers say that they don’t read much. I heard this on Reddit recently
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A simple 5-point checklist to help you write faster and revise less
The biggest challenge I’ve faced as a writer has been to create conflict-driven scenes that propel the story forward. In
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How to write characters that don’t bore readers to death
Many years ago, I wrote a story I was very proud of — a stylistic breakthrough, I thought — but
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The three essential turning points on your character’s journey
When I think about a great story — whether it’s a book or movie or stage play or other format
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Generate a story concept for your novel in 30 minutes
How do writers get ideas for novels? Popular author Neil Gaiman says it’s through daydreaming, which isn’t far off the
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