Scene Structure
Kathryn Helstrom Rules, rules, rules. All the super-successful writers warn against following the rules. That’s easy for them because they have so much experience that they can create a bestselling
Why Should You Enter Writing Contests?
Merle Davenport Many writers ask, “Why should I enter a writing contest? What’s the point?” For some, entering a contest can be a distraction. For others, it seems pointless. Before
About Your Protagonist
Most of the time, when a writer says they don’t know what their story is about, it’s because they don’t know their protagonist well enough. Regardless of plot-driven or character-driven,
The First 5-Steps to Character Development
Introduce the protagonist and antagonist early, by name The biggest mistake new writers make is introducing their main character too late. As a rule, the protagonist or antagonist should appear
Enneagram for Characters
The Enneagram system of defining nine personality types works especially well for building your characters in your writing. It not only outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each type, but
Writing Humor: Part Two
Kathryn Helstrom In Part 1, we talked about why humor in your writing is important and a little bit of how to incorporate it into your story. Let’s dig a
Commonly Confused Words
Merle Davenport I was enjoying a fantasy adventure series a couple of years ago. The storyline was great, and it was well-written. Okay, it was MOSTLY well-written. I had to
Writing Humor: Part One
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Five Ways to Write Tighter
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