by Liz Johnson, @lizjohnsonbooks What your character says matters. Not just for the story (although dialogue is important to moving the plot forward). It matters for creating characters that come alive. …
CHARACTERIZATION PART 1
by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb In fiction storytelling, there are only three basic conflicts: MAN VERSUS MAN: This is when a character is pitted against another character. Think Rocky, Star Wars, Cinderella. Some …
The Power of the Greatest Fear in crafting a novel!
Want to build a powerful climax to your novel? Harness the Power of the Greatest Fear to bring your character to an external plot climax, as well as an internal …
The Power of the Dark Moment Story in Fiction
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could plot your entire story by asking one question? You can. Last time we talked about the Storycrafting Checklist, or everything that has to …
If You Don’t Know What To Do, Make ‘Em Sad
Riding my bike the other day, musing over my work-in-progress while also contemplating the book “The Nightingale” which I’d just finished, I realized that there is a certain sadness to …