become a great writer
What a writer can learn from bad movie sequels. what to leave out. how to create better characters. create a better story overall. As a writer, you step away from writing to watch movies to learn from them. You learn about the three-act structure, character arc and theme to help with your writing. But…
Here is the golden rule when writing a novel. Give the reader insight into the lead character’s mind. Let us know what they think and feel. If someone were to ask you what’s the most important rule in writing what would you say? The answer is straightforward, “insight into the characters mind.” Letting us…
How to make your novel irresistible to all readers What draws them in. What makes a book stand the test of time. How to use it in your book. We read to connect with the human condition. There are two types of books, those you want to read and those you have no interest….
How intent and obstacle can sell your novel. understanding how to use the two to move the story forward with conflict and pace. When writing a scene you can make it either boring or exciting. In order to decide which one we have to understand what makes a scene boring or exciting. In…
If you can tell a joke you can write a novel. what do they both have in common? how does timing play a role in the two. They both have the same characteristics. The only difference is a novel is longer with more details added. But in the end, the basic elements found in…
Is Your Hero Secretly Boring? Most writers don’t see it. But the most boring character in your novel…might be your protagonist. And if that’s true, your book is in trouble. Because readers don’t come for side characters.They come for the lead. Let me show you why this happens — and how to fix it. The…
The Choice That Defines Your Hero Most writers think a story is about what the hero wants. It isn’t. It’s about what they need — and whether they have the courage to choose it. If you misunderstand that difference, your ending will feel flat. If you master it, your story will feel inevitable. Let’s break…
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