One of the first posts I did when I started my website was on book genres, but back then I thought they were as simple as a section in a bookstore or library. I have since learned they are more Read more
I’m back for another post in my Character Under A Microscope Series. One skill a writer must learn is creating characters who are not like you. There are many details that go into character development, and one of those is Read more
This week is the last and most detailed story structure method in our series. Save The Cat! became popular for screenwriting, but Jessica Brody wrote a book that translated it for novels. I’ve read both the screenwriting and the novel Read more
Super Story Structure is a method devised by James Scott Bell, and it is the first story structure that actually made sense to me when I started writing. Everyone talked about outlines and plot, and I had the hardest time Read more
This week we are moving on to the three more detailed story structures for those who want more organization when devising a successful story. Again, story structure is all about picking the one that works best for you. I am Read more
Today I will discuss the Mountain Peak method of story structure. This was first introduced to me by David Farland, and it’s a good story structure for those who want to think in sequences rather than points. Remember, there is Read more
This week we are going over the 7 Point Story Structure originally proposed by Dan Wells, which he based on a Roll Playing Game guide. This is a unique look on story structure as it focuses on the main events Read more
Since we have discussed Narrative Arcs, I thought it might be good to go over story structures as well. Story structure merely refers to how you view your story. There is no right or wrong structure as most cover the Read more
Some people balk at the idea of putting themes into their stories, but every story is imparting some lesson. All protagonists learn something and change. If you don’t want to pick your theme and prefer it emerge on its own, Read more
Narrative arcs, also called story arcs, are how we chart change throughout a tale. They are not to be confused with story structure or plot, which are two very different aspects of story, but all three are interwoven together. Narrative Read more