Of course, you might be choosing to write about a detective from a future or past time period or even a different reality entirely. If so, carry out research to the best of your ability., Create a character profile To make sure your fictional detective comes across as believable and with...
Mitchell is available to hire on Reedsy⏺ Work with Mitchell Part 3. Understand the character's goals and motivations We’ve come now to the “core”: who your character is deep down. This section in the character profile worksheet covers the “heart” of your character. If a backstory ...
Follow a character arc If you’re really struggling to come up with a satisfying finale, let your protagonist’s arc lead the way. After all, the story is about them; if you know wheretheywill end up, that should give you a rough indication of where your story ends. For instance, if...
This article focuses on MacGuffin, the motivating or primal force behind the narrative. Awareness on MacGuffin is claimed to strengthen the motivation of a character. Goal and obstacle are two important factors that makeup a story. MacGuffin in the book "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett ...
Reviews the book "How to Write Fiction Like a Pro: A Simple-to-Savvy Toolkit for Aspiring Authors," by Robert Newton Peck. E Dreifus - 《Writer》 被引量: 0发表: 2006年 MBA admissions strategy : from profile building to essay writing "Avi Gordon has achieved what most MBA admissions book...
(That trouble will look different depending on your genre. For a thriller it might be life-or-death. For a romance it might mean a heroine choosing between two suitors.) It must be the worst trouble you can imagine for your lead character and carry stakes dire enough to justify a book-...
So how do you build a plot with this cause-and-effect thing? Fortunately, the answer is simple: you break plot down into its components. “ Plot is a series of events in a story in which the main character is put into a challenging situation that forces a character to make increasingly...
How to Write a Novel in 12 Steps Nail down a winning story idea. Determine whether you’re an Outliner or a Pantser. Create an unforgettable main character. Expand your idea into a plot. Research, research, research. Choose your Voice and Point of View. ...
And while the amount a character changes from the beginning of the story to the end of the story will vary throughout the plot, changemusthappen if the protagonist is going to get what they want or what they lack. Change Should Be Believable ...
I like to think of trends as the “path of least resistance;” the hidden force that can help you connect with people on a scale without having to fight for their attention. The goal of following trends is to create content around the topics people already consume and like. ...