The Art of Verbal Irony
Verbal irony is a wonderful rhetorical device you can use to sharpen your character’s tongues and refine their wit. In today’s world, […]
“Does my story need an Epilogue?”
Just when you thought a story was done, sometimes there’s still room for an epilogue. Stories often end with a moment of […]
Chekhov’s Gun: A Foreshadowing Tool
Are all endings inevitably set by their beginnings, or do things occur at random? This question is, in part, answered by the […]
Personification as a Literary Tool
Personification is a literary device so commonplace that it shows up everywhere in our language. The dictionary definition of personification is “to […]
Imagery – Writing with All 5 Senses
As writers and engineers of stories, imagery is our bread and butter. In some sense, all the literary devices at your disposal […]
What is Irony?
A finely developed sense of irony is a wonderful tool for a writer. In this article, I will discuss different forms of […]
How to Write a Synopsis
A synopsis might sound like just another item on your never-ending to-do list, but it’s actually one of the most powerful tools […]
Point of View: Second Person
You probably haven’t read many books written in the second person perspective, maybe since your last “choose your own adventure” novel. Most […]
How to Write an Effective Resolution
All stories must eventually come to a conclusion, or “resolution.” As an author, your job is to ensure that the plot threads […]
Exposition – Where should my story begin?
For some writers, just getting the story started is the toughest part. There’s so much you want to say, but you have […]
Point of View: First Person
The first time you experienced the magic of storytelling, odds are it was a personal story you heard in first person. A […]
What is a Static Character?
The characters we write in our stories play a central part in the audience’s engagement. Understanding your characters and why they do […]
