The log-line serves as a sort of “true north” so that epic high fantasy doesn’t suddenly involve space aliens, time travel, and waffle recipes.
Category: Writing Tips
Aug 16 2023
Darkest Moment: Why Losing Everything Matters
Darkest moments are like dark rooms in photography. Very counterintuitively, we must immerse ourselves in the blackness to reveal the true picture.
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Jun 12 2023
Set a Story ON FIRE from Beginning to End
The beginning of any story is, by far, the hardest part. Well, except for that sticky middle ACT TWO that goes on FOREVER. Endings? Ugh.
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May 24 2023
Aspiring Writers Need to Quit NOW
Aspiring writers. There are so many out there. There are so many out there. MILLIONS! BILLIONS (if we count the bots). Is there any hope?
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Feb 03 2023
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.
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