This how-to article identifies what to avoid when creating a character with a wound and how fear makes the wound and character relatable.
Tag: writing fiction
No More Banging Your Head Against Waning Inspiration
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.
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.
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.
The Frame of a Story: The Forces of Antagonism, Part One
I first came across the idea of forces of antagonism in Robert McKee’s book. No disrespect, but I didn’t get it. Until I re-worked it.