Art Holcomb on: The Character/Plot Connection
(This is an excerpt from my July tele-seminar, “The 10 Steps to Building a Better Story” – more information at the end of the post –Art) I’ll tie this all together at the end, so stay with me . . . I want to begin with a story about growing up with my 10-year old […]
A Free Reading Guide to Use with ‘Story Engineering’
A guest post by Jennifer Blanchard (Quick pre-read note from Larry — Jennifer Blanchard represents the best possible outcome for me as a writing teacher, blogger and author. She’s someone who had looked for clarity for many years relative to how to write a novel – really write a novel – and when she found […]
Art Holcomb on… The Nature of Talent
A guest post by Art Holcomb Let me tell you a story . . . I had my first public success as a writer when I was 13. I wrote a play as part of a six grade class competition that — against all conceivable odds — went on to be professionally produced at a […]
“Eating Bull” – An Interview with Author Carrie Rubin
This interview came in waves. First, I love the title of Carrie Rubin’s latest novel, “Eating Bull.” Titles do a lot of the lifting in terms of attracting readers, and this one really drew me in. Then I met the writer online after another Storyfix reader alerted me to a post on Carrie’s website, in which […]
Writers… Ever Been on the Verge of Quitting?
If so – and you aren’t alone – read this guest post from story coach Jennifer Blanchard. The first time I sent my Story Coach, Larry Brooks, a story plan for him to analyze, I thought I’d nailed it. I was waiting to receive his email saying I had a great story and my genre would […]
Redux: “Get Out of Your Own Way” – a Guest Post by Art Holcomb
Apologies for yesterday’s technical problem, which sent this to you with only a headline and no context. Thanks to Joel Canfield for the quick fix. Anything by Art Holcomb is worth a second try… so here you are. Enjoy. Larry ******** “An exhaled breath must be cast away before you can take another.” -Thulani Jengo […]
Three Common Mistakes Made by Newer Writers
(Also this morning, I have a post on the mindset of revision – including an excerpt from my new book – over at The Kill Zone. Please return here, though, for a refreshing guest post from a passionate young writer.) I receive frequent requests from writers who want to post here on Storyfix.com. That’s a […]
The Finest Digital Tools that Turn You Into a Better Writer
A guest post by Robert Morris The scariest thing about being a writer is that no matter how good you are, you can always become better. There is no limit to your capacity to produce extraordinary work that your readers would love. However, there is a certain appeal to the overwhelming challenge of becoming better: […]
Excerpt from “Story Fix: Transform Your Novel From Broken to Brilliant”
If you’re a student of the writing game, I’m betting you’ve heard of Jane Friedman. Once the Publisher of Writers Digest Magazine, she is now one of the most respected and oft-quoted voices in the publishing world, with a noted blog on the topic that includes its share of craft focus, as well. I awoke […]
Tips to Create Emotional Connection with Your Readers
A guest post by Linda Craig Take a moment to think about the best book you have ever read. Why were you so hooked on it? You couldn’t leave it for days… you sympathized with every emotion the main characters went through. You laughed, cried, and suffered with them. That’s what distinguishes a brilliant author […]