The Irrefutable Algebra of Story
Don’t be scared off by the implication of forthcoming mathematics. I know, writers aren’t known for their affection for numbers, but I promise you this particular story problem will be right up your alley. This post is inspired by a recent story coaching client who answered this question — What is the core dramatic arc of your […]
Fiction Writing 101: Learning to Skate
And like gravity, the principles of writing effective fiction don’t care what you call them, or even if you believe in them. But they will kill or cripple you if you proceed without honoring them – just like gravity – just as they will elevate you to unfathomable heights, like a beautiful bird, once you understand how to harness their power.
A Post for the New, Unsure, Intimidated First-time Novelist
If you’re considering writing a novel, if you’re serious about it but not certain where or how to start, or you’re simply intimidated by the sheer mystery of the process… I have some good news to share with you: That’s a good thing. You should be intimidated. But you shouldn’t be confused about where and […]
Story Structure, Take One – A Guest Post by Robert Arrington
One writer’s dance with the principles of structure, and an honest self-analysis of the result. Well, it’s been a wild 18 months of effort for me, but I have finally succeeded in putting my first novel, The Wonderland Effect, to bed, and it is out there attempting to make its way in the world. […]