Part two discusses the need for careful consideration of story stakes, overall pacing, and why words matter with examples of how word choices affect pace.
Tag: writing fiction
You Can Develop a Page-Turning Plot with Character First
Part one of two, discusses the Russian nesting dolls method of developing a story, including examples of how both pantsers and planners can use this method.
My Journey to a Trilogy + A look at: And When I Wake
A reveal of the of log lines created for the three books of the The Fellowship Dystopia and shares a sneak peek at And When I Wake, book three before it’s release in Dec 2025.
Writing How-to: Create Characters Your Readers Love and Hate
Want to know why readers put down your books? Lynette M. Burrows discusses six common character problems that make readers put books down and how to fix them.
13 Tips to Create Irresistible Stories with Powerful Pacing
Varying the intensity and speed of your storytelling is a delicate balance between too fast and too slow. Learn how you can control the pacing of your story.