How Are You Going To Succeed As a Writer?

A Guest Post by Cathy Yardley If you’ve read Larry’s books on story (and if you’re here, I’m assuming you have) then you know he presents the six core competencies of successful writing, and the six essences, the “physics”, behind successful story telling. Many people believe that before starting a new work one must check […]

The Holy Trinity of Character: Goals, Obstacles and Stakes

A guest post by Art Holcomb These three components – goals, obstacles and stakes – are nothing short of the holy trinity of character. Nothing – I repeat, NOTHING – is more important to your character than understanding these three points. • They are the basis of all characterization. • They keep your character on […]

Fiction Writers: The Definition and Criteria of Concept

Many writers begin a draft with a vision for concept and premise in mind. Others don’t, using the draft itself as the search-mechanism to find concept and premise, then retrofitting it into the story in subsequent drafts. Some writers are solid on their concept – often without realizing that’s what they have at this point, […]

Storyfix 2.0 – Welcome to the Relaunch!

A killer new design. Enhanced Story Coaching programs. Bigger, better, career-making content. Welcome to my little Open House.  Sorry about the cookies and punch, couldn’t find a way to get them into WordPress without consulting a magician, I am already looking for wordpress hosting packages. Read on for a few juicy discounts on story coaching […]

Storytelling: The Key to Everything

Welcome to my new site design!  If you’re reading this you’ve arrived at that transitional moment between swapping out the design template and dusting off some of the new parts, most notably the updating of details to my coaching  programs.  An official “rollout” is days away… until then, happy reading.  Let me know if you […]