Category: Writing Tips

The Hero: Taking an MC from “Meh” to “Myth”

Crafting a hero isn’t as simple as one might think. New writers generally serve up a ‘hero’ too soon. HERO is a title that must be earned.

Motivation & How What Drives Us Defines Us

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Motivation is at the core of everything human related. People, at least their core programming, doesn’t change regardless of time period.

Guilt: How Shame, Regret & Guilt Shape Story

Guilt is a tricky bugger, even in real life. What is guilt? Why does it have so much power? How can we use guilt in story and why would we? Before we unpack this sticky subject, let’s begin, at least, with a definition.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues

To prologue or not to prologue? That is the question. Does our story actually need one, or are we cool to just dive in? Great question.

World-Building: Captivate Readers & Never Let Go

World-building is essential for every story, but obviously genre will have a major influence on how much our story requires. Setting can add an entirely new level of dimension to our stories.