If I was to write a post on the subject, I could take those comments and the ones people shared within the post to get a much deeper idea of what people think on the subject. These insights would help my post become much more realistic and personal; it’d make my readers think “wow...
So while the purpose of a beta reader is to provide a critique of the work, it's always good to do so with tact. This does not mean you shouldn't be honest. You absolutely should. Only honest feedback will help the author become a better writer. But there's a difference between ...
If I was to write a post on the subject, I could take those comments and the ones people shared within the post to get a much deeper idea of what people think on the subject. These insights would help my post become much more realistic and personal; it’d make my readers think “wow...
Opener:Katniss Everdeen awakens to find that her sister Prim has gone to sleep with their mother, probably because she was having bad dreams about the Hunger Games, in which competitors battle to become the last one standing in an event called “The Day of Reaping.” The Inciting Incident th...
The three-act structure combines perfectly with story arcs, allowing flexibility in terms of the arc you're trying to create while also providing a structure that flows with the reader's expectations. While this is not a law, commonly twenty-five percent of the arc is in the first act, fi...
Step 1: Find ARC Team MembersThere are many ways to find potential ARC team members, but here are some that anyone can do:Make a callout on Facebook or other social media you’re actually present on to see if any of your friends would like an Advanced Reader Copy of your book*. ...
Mage Arc: Evil and the Weakness of Humankind The archetypal antagonists for the Mage Arc often manifest subtly—not in obvious “evil,” but in an ordinary person’s weakness. Putting the Archetypes Into Practice How to Use Archetypal Character Arcs in Your Stories ...
Writers often ask for tips on how to come up with a book title.A good rule of thumb is to follow the PINC Acronym, coined by Michael Hyatt.Make a Promise: let readers know what to expect from reading your book. Create Intrigue: engage a reader; entice them to pick up your book. ...
Naturally, your lead character will face an outward problem— a quest, a challenge, a journey, a cause… But he also must face inner turmoil to make him really relatable to the reader and come alive on the page. Heroic, inventive, morally upright, and physically strong? Of course. But ...
My first chapter is an historic flashback, and I understand that the reader must be "grabbed" right away. But wouldn't I do the same thing again in chapter two when the novel shifts to present day? In action/thriller/mystery genres wouldn't chapter endings on cliffhangers also transition...