A short story or a novel is built from a series of scenes linked together. Each scene acts as the heartbeat of your narrative—a distinct unit: where an event or action unfolds within a unified setting and timeframe. Whether you’re … Continue reading 6 Essential Elements of Engaging Story Scenes
We want our readers to empathize with our protagonist. We want our readers to feel something akin with them so they want to live through the character over the course of hundreds of pages. To do this, we don’t need … Continue reading Creating Empathetic Characters Using Maslow’s Hierarchy
Every month I choose a Big Word to ponder. This month the word is TIME. If you have ever looked at a clock and realized you’ve run out of time, then you know how important it is to manage your … Continue reading Time and the Writer: The Importance of a Metadata Story Sheet
