Seven Elements of Story Structure
Another way to think about plot is Joe Nassise’s Seven Elements of Story Structure. Last seen at [2022’s] Plot Forest […]
Writing
Posts on the craft of writing
Kurt Vonnegut on Drama
From a talk in New York, Kurt Vonnegut on drama explained why people have such a need for drama in
Eliminate the Is-Was Verbs
Amid the writing advice about weak verbs and passive voice, there is also a directive to eliminate the is-was verbs.
How Many Characters in Chapter One?
Here’s a question: how many characters in chapter one? How many does a novel need to get the story going?
Kurt Vonnegut’s Eight Rules for Writing Fiction
Iconic author Kurt Vonnegut’s Eight Rules for Writing Fiction are practical, humourous and endearing; much like the man himself.
How to Fix a Bad Scene
How many times do you edit and revise, and still wonder how to fix a bad scene in your manuscript.
Pixar’s Twenty-two Rules of Storytelling
Storyboard artist Emma Coats compiled a list on Twitter of Pixar’s twenty-two rules of storytelling. It’s not a new list
Fantasy Genre Tropes We Love and Hate
I’ve been challenged to write an epic fantasy genre story, so I’m reading a lot of current fantasy fiction. It
How long is a paragraph?
A dense wall of text sends readers running; so how long is a paragraph? Online and digital make short paragraphs
The Self Publishing Journey
The Self Publishing Journey: writing the book is only the first step. Next steps, edit, format, and release. Promote, market,