The Creator Archetype: Writing the Character Who Builds, Breaks, and Burns
The Creator archetype is someone driven by their imagination, vision, and a need to bring something new into existence. Think of the […]
The Sage Archetype: The Gift and Burden of Knowing
We’ve all read stories with a mentor figure The elderly woman who lives at the outskirts of the village and tells riddles. […]
Wearing Too Many Hats: Understanding the Screenwriter’s Role
When writing a screenplay, there often comes a point where you start to imagine you’re in charge of the entire production. Perhaps […]
Character Development
Audiences love a great plot twist, a thrilling action sequence, or a quiet revelation, but without real character development they will start […]
Third Person Objective – Point of View
Previously, I went over third person omniscient and third person limited points of view. There’s one more to consider: third person objective […]
Character vs. Technology Conflict
Every tool we build changes the hand that holds it, and Character vs. Technology tells the story of that change from the […]
Plot vs. Story
When you read articles on writing, the words “story” and “plot” are often used interchangeably. You’re wondering if there are any real […]
What is Subtext?
For writers, implying subtext can be difficult, but it is also essential. The challenge lies in knowing what needs to be said […]
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 […]
