To do that, though, you need to have a great plot. But what is plot, and how do you craft one into a great story? In this guide, we're going to talk about plot in literature. I'll share a broad definition of plot, then dive into the approach we use at The Write Practice (ca...
This is actually a question I’ve asked myself a number of times. Because, for a lot of people, fantasy can feel intimidating. It’s hard enough writing about the real world, much less create an entirely new one that needs to feel consistent. But that said, here are a few reasons th...
I know a good way to world build if you have Minecraft you can create a new world and build the things you want to ad In Air - Almost 4 years ago Hi Air, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Minecraft would perhaps take a very long time to build a fantasy world for a story block...
A definitive guide to mastering point of view When you crack open a novel you're stepping into the shoes of the narrator of the story. And how that story unfolds and immerses you largely depends on the point of view (POV) it's told from. Point of view isn't just a technical choice...
Having a solid secondary character presence is especially important if you want to turn your novel into a series. There are a few ways to create a series from a standalone romance, but one of the easiest (and most enticing to readers!) is towrite the next novelabout one (or two) of ...
The secret isn't to write about "important" themes such as war and death. The news of someone's death doesn't matter to most people unless it's someone they know. So, the secret is to create a character that feels to readers like a real person that they know. Then create a situati...
you create cohesion and resonance amongst your plot, character arcs, and theme, it will also be a crucial piece of information when it comes time to market your story to readers. Today, I’m opening a five-part series examining major fiction genres, beginning with, “How to write fantasy?
"A lot of rape fantasies are the fantasy of a guy who knows what you want when you yourself don't even know how to ask for it." While that's obviously not how real-world rape works, the fantasy gives women -- often socially conditioned to repress sexual urges -- the freedom to ...
2. Riches to Rags (fall) As with Rags to Riches, in a Riches to Rags story, there is just one movement. However, this movement is in the opposite direction, afallrather than a rise. In a Riches to Rags story, the protagonist begins the plot in a fairly high place, but slowly thei...
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. ...