Every successful story, no matter the genre or format, has some structure at its core. It’s the backbone that provides shape and purpose. Without it, even the most compelling ideas can lose focus and wander off track, making it harder for readers to engage. Whether you’re a dedicated plotter or a discovery writer who prefers […] The post Writing 101: Popular Structure Models that Work appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of it. But if the character […] The post Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Asking for Help appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
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The hook establishes the character’s ordinary world so readers know how the inciting incident will shake up the character’s life. Learn more!| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
Lighting Terry Odell In a couple of hours, the Hubster and I will be heading out on a vacation. I confess I’m a food junkie, and watch a lot of cooking show, so when I saw there was a “Chefs … Continue reading →| Killzoneblog.com
New writers are eager to learn the writing rules that can bring writing success, but remember rules are made to be broken| Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
And of all the many elements of craft authors must master, voice is the one I think can be the most intuitive—and yet often the most challenging. Regular readers may know I’ve been working on a new class about voice—including narrative, character, and author voice. Recently I as| FoxPrint Editorial
In almost every movie or show featuring writers, you’ll see it—that one scene with the awkward pause as their fingers hover over the keyboard. A cursor ominously blinks onscreen, its on-and-off motion magnifying the intense whiteness of the blank page....Read More| Black Fox Literary Magazine
How do we start a novel? So much needs to go in an opener. But some openers have been done to death. So here are 12 ways not to start a novel| Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
I began writing for radio drama, so for me, dialogue is everything. Music, sound effects, and silence also contribute to audio plays, but the main ingredient is dialogue. When I read fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, I’m attracted by the dialogue...Read More| Black Fox Literary Magazine
AI can’t dig into what situations feel like and what they mean to our characters and their hopes for the future—or what they mean to readers.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
If you’d like to receive my blog in your in-box each week, click here. My husband and I are different types of travelers, in ways that reflect our very different personalities. I am a planner. I like to learn as much as I can about a place we’re planning to visit, what there is to do...| FoxPrint Editorial
I was elated when I received an acceptance for my short story “Casey.” But seeing the critique that followed, I was horrified to learn this story housed an entire menagerie of unwanted editorial pets—words, phrases, and grammatical constructions. | Black Fox Literary Magazine
When it comes to showing our character’s path to healing in the aftermath of a destructive wound, we need to take it slow.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
Tapping into our reader’s psyche to pull on their emotions is essential. The secret to achieving it is emotional common ground.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
Advice to authors to create a newsletter is ubiquitous, and the reasons are generally solid. It's a direct line of communication to people who are very interested in your work. It's a platform that's totally within your own control and ownership, and the mailing list is your own,| FoxPrint Editorial
Publisher Nicola Mason on the opportunities that have shaped Acre and her sensibilities as a reader and editor.| Acre Books
SS: You’re an editor and poet all rolled up into one. How do you manage these roles? Do you have any advice for those who struggle with revision?| Acre Books
Are there books you've always wanted to read but never have? Discover this new story craft podcast that confronts story structure and writing through the lens of its hosts'| A Fuse #8 Production
Looking for fun and engaging winter literacy activities for your students? This How to Build a Snowman Writing Activity is just what you need! Building a snowman is one of the most magical activities of winter, sparking creativity and joy in children of all ages. Imagine capturing that excitement and channeling it into a fun, … The post How to Build a Snowman Writing Activity appeared first on ABCs of Literacy.| ABCs of Literacy
By Caitlin Wahrer When I checked out Master Slave Husband Wife, the biography of an enslaved American couple who emancipated themselves in 1848, I expected a history lesson. I did not expect suspen…| The Brevity Blog
Recently I was watching an interview of a successful television actor who knew from childhood that he wanted to spend his life performing for audiences. Another individual remarked during the conve…| Chronicles of the Scribe
From time to time, people ask me for information on how to outline a plot. “How,” they ask, “do you know what should come first? Then what do you do?” The answer can be hard…| Chronicles of the Scribe
I cannot tell you what a relief it is to announce that my latest novel, A MAN OF HONOR, is now in processing at Amazon for imminent Kindle release. I started this western nearly two years ago, and …| Chronicles of the Scribe
Research is necessary for any successful setting although it can also be a quagmire from which the unwary writer may never emerge. While it’s tempting to use only invented settings or to conf…| Chronicles of the Scribe
If you’re thinking you can plunk your action scene in any old gritty dark alley in Generic City, USA, then you’re shortchanging the dramatic potential of your story. For one thing, ther…| Chronicles of the Scribe
