Read Time: 3 minutes You’re not fooling anyone. I know what you really look like underneath that human costume. Yep, I know what you are, and it’s not normal. In fact, you’re not even from this plane. You’re a stranger visiting a strange land. But you don’t remember,...
Read Time: 5 minutes Every memorable hero is mirrored by an unforgettable villain. But it’s a common tendency for creative writers to devote more time to their heroes, leaving villains underdeveloped. What if you treated your antagonist as the hero of their own...
Read Time: 5 minutes Every writer’s journey descends the same treacherous path: Plotting. Even those who write by the seat of their pants must ensure their plot flows from beginning to end. They just fix it after the first draft. Plotting is a delicate dance of...
Read Time: 3 minutes Every creative writer knows the sting – the disappointment that comes when a fantastic idea doesn’t become a compelling story. This doesn’t mean your ideas are unworthy. The issue often lies in how you develop your ideas. Imagine...
Read Time: 5 minutes The lifeblood of your story pumps through your characters’ actions and decisions. The steady rhythm of your plot, its heartbeat, is driven by two vital elements: 1/ Your protagonist’s unmistakable story goal 2/ Your antagonist’s...
Read Time: 6 minutes Picture this: You’ve generated a story idea, created magnetic characters, built an immersive world, but still have a blank page staring you down. What’s next? It’s time to intertwine those elements into a cohesive story that...