Fourth Person Point of View
Fourth person point of view is a unique and rarely used perspective in stories. First person gives us “I.” Second person gives […]
How to Introduce a Character: 5 Key Methods
A character’s introduction is one of the most important parts of your story. Done well, your reader can make a connection in […]
How to Write a Fight Scene in 6 Steps
Learning how to write a fight scene isn’t really about choreography. It’s about tension and what’s truly at stake for your characters […]
Point of View in Literature
There is no “correct” approach to point of view in literature. Your sole consideration is how you want your reader to experience […]
Character Questionnaire: Turn Vague Ideas into Realistic Characters
Character questionnaires are designed to help you get to know a character that doesn’t yet exist. You might know the name of […]
Best Books on Writing: 7 Books for Your Writing Journey
Have you ever stared at a blank page and wondered whether your story needed more inspiration or a clearer outline? If you’re […]
How Limited Point of View Shapes What Readers Know
A limited point of view means the story narration stays with one character at a time. Your reader can only move through […]
Character Bio Template: Creating Dynamic Characters
A dynamic character bio template helps you understand how that character supports the story you are telling. It’s not just a list […]
How to Build Personality Strengths and Weaknesses in Your Characters
If you ask a writer to identify their character’s personality strengths and weaknesses, most of them will come up with a weakness […]
Young Adult Fiction
What determines a book’s placement in young adult fiction vs adult fiction? It’s not simply based on the reader’s age. There are […]
Bad Character Traits Make for Compelling Stories
Character traits are expressions of a person’s personality and determine their behavior. They influence how your characters function in a story, and […]
Character Sketch: Going Beyond Appearances
A character sketch is one of the first steps to understanding who it is you’re writing about. It’s important to remember that […]
How to Use Formal Diction in Storytelling
When you read a line spoken in formal diction such as, “I regret to inform you that your services are no longer […]
How to Write Suspense
Suspense is all about what might happen. It’s not the moment of danger itself that evokes suspense, but the growing dread that […]
The Seeker Archetype: Writing the Restless Character
The Seeker archetype is a character beset by a divine discontent, an inner yearning for something just beyond their reach. There’s a […]