Structure is the framework of a story. Understanding structure can help you, as a writer, develop those stories that aren’t quite hitting the mark yet. We are used to act-based structure an...
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It can be hard to sit down and start writing. Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve worked on your manuscript. Maybe you’re stuck on a scene that’s particularly tricky to write. Or maybe...
The only thing harder than getting started on a new writing project is returning to an old one after an extended period away. We all need breaks from writing for the same reason we require annual...
Being labelled a perfectionist was once universally considered a badge of honour. Countless highly successful people have proudly proclaimed their perfectionist tendencies, and it was long the...
Getting to know your characters is vital for any writer and any story. Characters drive plot. How they react to the world around them is what creates drama and interest. So knowing your...
Fan fiction is writing based on movies, TV shows, video games and other creative works that already exist. It extends or builds on the work of other successful creators – most often without their...