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What Is the First Story You Remember That Made an Impact on You?: From Our Readers (Comment for a Chance at Publication)

By Moriah RichardJun 3, 2021
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Screenwriting (Film)

The #1 Way to Bulletproof Your Story Idea and Logline to Make Sure It Sparks Interest in the Industry

By Alex BloomFeb 4, 2021
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The Writer's Life

Literary Scavenger Hunts: The MacGuffin & Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Sam Spade, and Others

By Robert Lee BrewerSep 30, 2019
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Screenwriting (Film)

Psst! Novelists - Steal These Screenwriting Secrets!

By Barri EvinsApr 24, 2019
Third-Person Limited: Analyzing Fiction's Most Flexible Point of View
Character

Third-Person Limited: Analyzing Fiction's Most Flexible Point of View

By Peter MountfordMar 1, 2019
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Interviews

Sitting Up With Tom Wolfe — A 1974 Interview

By The Editors of Writer's DigestMay 15, 2018
Conflict is what drives a story. Without opposition, the story becomes lifeless. Learn the four types of conflict and how to effectively use them in your next screenplay.
Screenwriting (Film)

Script Classics: Conflict at the Core—Four Types of Conflict

By Karen Ann LefkowitzApr 2, 2018
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The Writer's Life

Critical Thinking: The 5 Factors That Earn 5-Star Book Reviews

By Paul Goat AllenMar 12, 2018
Interview: Netflix's Myths & Monsters Director Talks Storytelling and a Potential Season 2
Interviews

Interview: Netflix's Myths & Monsters Director Talks Storytelling and a Potential Season 2

By Tyler MossJan 25, 2018
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Screenwriting (Film)

6 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

By Jess ZafarrisOct 24, 2017
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The Writer's Life

Writing From Other Cultural Perspectives Encourages Empathy and Understanding

By Guest ColumnOct 21, 2017
3 Secrets to Great Storytelling | How to Tell a Story, Steven James
How to Improve Writing Skills

3 Secrets to Great Storytelling

By Steven JamesFeb 19, 2021
Premise vs. Story: One Big Mistake Writers Make
Craft & Technique

Premise Vs. Story: One Big Mistake Writers Make

By Jim AdamJan 21, 2010
5 Easy Tips to Strengthen Your Scenes
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Easy Tips to Strengthen Your Scenes

By James Scott BellMay 1, 2009