Unlock Your Dilemma Ebook
A free guide to the core of your story. “Al has a genius method to unlock your subconscious and get you writing. I’ve been able to drop all of my fears and get it done, which is remarkable.“ – Sherold Barr, Author of Reach For More
dilemma ebook
a free guide to the core of your story unlock your dilemma “Al has a genius method to unlock your subconscious and […]
The Antihero’s Dilemma: Emphasizing Moral Conflict
Stories are not always about morally spotless heroes, nor should they be. Truly compelling protagonists have flaws that affect their choices and […]
Dilemma Resource
Dilemma: The Source of Your Story I made this resource to help you understand how to identify dilemma and use it to […]
Exploring the Dilemma
At the heart of every story lies a dilemma. It is not a question of whether or not your protagonist has a […]
Exploring Your Protagonist’s Dilemma
(Image from The Hunger Games, 2012) “The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and […]
How Do You Identify the Dilemma in Your Story?
At the heart of every story lies a dilemma from which all tensions and conflicts arise. How do you identify the dilemma […]
dilemma – the source of your story
The purpose of story is to reveal a transformation, a change or shift in perception. In this one hour workshop, you’ll find the most effective way to tell your story and explore your theme through a dilemma “resolved” in that transformation. Running Time: 60 minutes Download available for 30 days after purchase.
No Dilemma, No Story
One thing that has been coming up a lot in my classes is the tendency for writers to “figure out” their plot. […]
Dilemma: The Source of Your Story
At the heart of every story lies a dilemma. It is not a question of whether or not your protagonist has a […]
How to Write a Query Letter
Writing a query letter after finishing your manuscript can feel like climbing a second mountain you didn’t know was there. It took […]
The Omniscient Narrator: Balancing What to Tell and When
The omniscient narrator sees everything. Every private conviction, every hidden fear, every gap between what a character believes and what is actually […]
The Fichtean Curve
The Fichtean Curve takes a different approach from other story structure models. Most structure templates take a little time to establish the […]
“Too Many Hats” — Why Your Screenplay Loses Focus
“Too many hats” is one of the most common traps a screenwriter can fall into, and it almost always begins with the […]
Central Conflict
Though you may love and care about your protagonist, there needs to be a central conflict in your story. You must get […]
Plot Development: 3 Main Elements
Good plot development doesn’t rush or drag. It doesn’t stumble or take detours, nor does it feel contrived. A good plot builds […]
Character vs. Self Conflict
Character vs. Self is the conflict that strips all else away. There’s no central villain, no evil plot, no natural disaster. This […]
