21 Ways to Pivot Your Plot
You can write a great character sketch, a moving love scene, a thrilling chase, even a heart-clutching murder—but a good story needs more than those elements. It needs plot movement—articulated by pivot points.
The 3 Questions That Will Solve Every “Plot Problem” You’ll Ever Have
Whether you're an outliner or an organic writer (a plotter or a pantser), the solution to almost every plot problem can be found by answering three simple questions.
Tim Knox: The Magic Formula for Great Story Ideas
Is there a magic formula you can use to consistently come up with great story ideas for your books? Tim Knox offers up one idea.
Clowns to the Left, Jokers to the Right: What to Do When You’re Stuck in the Middle of Your Novel
Are you stuck writing the middle of your novel? These tips from Gabriela Pereira's DIY MFA will help you add meat to those core bones of your narrative.
Writing the Unlikable Character (and Why You Should)
We talk a lot about the importance of writing characters that readers like or can relate to—and by “we” I mean anyone who feels strongly about books, regardless of profession. It’s nice to know when the good guy is good and when the bad guy is bad. That’s what you expect...