If your inspiration wanes, don’t despair. Spur your inspiration rather than just soldiering on or giving up. Be prepared. Keep this list of things to try.
Category: Writing
Listen & Learn: Podcasts
We’re all busy, right? We juggle pets, children, spouses, chores, jobs, and more. So how does one make time for learning and personal growth?
Reward Your Readers with a Battle that Earns the Ending
Don’t disappoint your reader with a story ending that fizzles. Learn to set up your characters to earn the ending. Reward your reader with the final battle.
The Goldilocks Solution to Too Much or Too Little Feedback
Too much or too little feedback can be harmful. You can manage feedback so that, like Goldilocks, you find the “just right” solution to your feedback needs.
Crafting a Story with the Forces of Antagonism,Part Two
Using a high concept theory like Robert McKee’s Forces of Antagonism to frame a story isn’t easy. Let’s take a closer look at how I use it to develop a story.