In the “Rags to Riches” story arc, that movement is a continuous upward climb toward a happily ever after. The Rags to Riches story arc is one of the most common story types, but these stories lag in popularity, according Reagan, the researcher from the University of Vermont, who found...
A strong story arc gives your novel shape and structure. Read archetypal story arcs and steps to make your book more intriguing.
I like to use index cards for this step, where for each scene I jot down a brief description of who is in the scene, what happens and why the scene is important to the story overall. Thewhyis key because if I can’t figure out what purpose a particular scene serves in the story, ...
Well, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to see just how easy it is to create placed-based narratives. (If you’re new to the world of Story Maps entirely then get ready to be delighted. These multimedia works are fun to make and powerful to use—learn more about them and b...
How to Create a Plot Outline: Start With the 6 Elements The cool thing about those six elements is that they can make up your first six plot points when you're creating an outline. In fact, putting together a plot outline doesn't have to be complicated, all you need are six sentences...
How to Create Conflict in a Story (with 6 Simple Questions) (Click here) Story Element #6: Point of view Your book’s point of view is the perspective from which the story is told. You’ve got a few options here, all of which have different impacts on the overall tone of your stor...
Here is a great storyboard demo example to give you an idea of what a finished storyboard demo reel looks like. Storyboard artist portfolio examples • OlsenCreation 2019 When looking back at your work, pull artwork that reflects what you want to create in the future. Take all of the ...
The 3 Line NPC Method: How to Create Story-Full NPCs Fast NPCs add life to any campaign, even dark dungeons full of monsters. They are so importantI wrote my first book on them. However, lately they’ve been causing me problems. The way I was building them was taking too long. Becau...
How to create each type What is a Character Arc? A character arc is the process of change for the character. If your protagonist has had an arc, they will bedifferent by the endof the story, than they were at the beginning. This change can represent anything. It can be: ...
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