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®
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I used to be a fan of the notion that no plot was no problem when it came to writing a book. I took part in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) because that mantra spoke to me. After all, I was a pantser at the time. I spent that November| Meagan Church
As a published fantasy author, I’ve spent countless hours crafting intricate worlds, designing magic systems, and plotting the rise and fall of empires. But I’m here to tell you a secre…| Story Empire
In this blog post, we explore some neat examples of graph computations using Raku. These examples are designed to be concise, straightforward, and compelling, showcasing the capabilities of Raku an…| Raku for Prediction
Stakes, bizarrely enough, are a key ingredient missing in many stories. If the characters don't have skin in the game, why would the audience? The post Stakes: How to Hook an Audience All the Way to THE END appeared first on Kristen Lamb.| Kristen Lamb
Although similar to the Plot Embryo or Story Circle, the One Page Novel method uses a whole page divided into a grid with 8 rectangular sections.| Lady Writer
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
For this one, let’s take a page–pun intended, ha ha–from Edgar Allen Poe. In his fiction, he demonstrated the effectiveness of imagery, atmosphere, and even the weather on a story…| 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
Plotting your novel doesn't have to be complicated or overly in-depth. In this interview, Shane Millar shares his top tips.| The Writer's Cookbook
What to do when you second-guess your own worldbuilding.| Mythic Scribes
