Dec 1, 2021Crafting the 1st Chapter GoalNow that NaNoWriMo has come and gone, writers are starting to think about revisions. One of the most important elements of a story is the...
Nov 28, 2021Denouement - 3rd Act SeriesThe denouement is where all the tension that has built up during the climax is released. The protagonist can finally rest. If the...
Nov 27, 2021Climax - 3rd Act SeriesThe climax is when the main story conflict comes to a final battle.
Oct 26, 2021Plot Point 2 – 2nd Act SeriesPlot Point 2 is when the protagonist faces a devastating setback. The plan they formed after the midpoint has failed. They will be...
Oct 25, 2021The Midpoint – 2nd Act SeriesThe midpoint is when the protagonist learns something about themselves that will empower them to finally take charge for the last half of...
Oct 24, 2021Rising Action – 2nd Act SeriesThe Second Act is the longest act in the 3-Act Structure. It includes the second and third quarters of the story (50%). This is when the...
Aug 18, 2021The First Plot Point - 1st Act SeriesThe First Plot Point is when the protagonist must make a decision to act. It comes after the inciting event, and in fact, the inciting...
Aug 18, 2021The Inciting Event - 1st Act SeriesThe inciting event is the event that kicks off the main plot. It’s an external event that occurs in the protagonist’s life and interrupts...
Aug 17, 2021The Hook - 1st Act SeriesA story hook is a unique spin on your story. It’s a premise that makes it different from all other stories on the market. The hook is...
Jul 18, 2021Write a Compelling First ChapterIntroduction Writing the first chapter (or opening) is super hard. It might even be the bane of our writing existence. It is the most...
Jun 9, 2021Vary Your Sentence LengthThis excerpt, from 100 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING by Gary Provost, is an excellent example on how to vary your sentences. Our writing...
May 11, 2021Describing CharactersIntroduction Typically, a character’s description should occur when the character is first introduced. Choose two or three attributes to...
May 4, 2021Character Arc in a NutshellStory is About How a Character Changes At its core, story is about how a character changes. The character is not the same person at the...
Apr 27, 2021Crutch Words & Filter WordsCrutch Words Crutch words are words writers overuse in their work. They're called crutch words because writers lean on them, sometimes...