How to Write a Villain in 5 Steps Whether they're an evil psychopath or a tragic victim of fate, here's how to write a good villain. Read post 7 Internal Monologue Examples (and Tips to Write Your Own) Learn how to really get inside your character's head with 7 inner monologue...
When it comes to writing fiction, we each have our own unique challenges. For some of us, it’s a struggle to come up with names for characters. For others, it’s hard to write realistic dialogue. Maybe you’re like me and find it difficult to write a really good villain — I mean...
How to Write a Villain in 5 Steps Whether they're an evil psychopath or a tragic victim of fate, here's how to write a good villain. Read post 7 Internal Monologue Examples (and Tips to Write Your Own) Learn how to really get inside your character's head with 7 inner monologue...
In this article, learn ten secrets about how to write a story, and more importantly, how to write a story that's good.
It might be the unique main character and the misunderstood villain. It might be a dramatic battle scene, or a surprise betrayal. Or it might be themes of friendship and found family. If there are any parts of the story idea that don’t excite you, try to heighten them. How can you ...
You’ve always wanted to write a novel. But something’s stopped you. Maybe you’ve tried before, only to get a few, or several, pages in and lose steam because: Your story idea didn’t hold up You couldn’t overcome procrastination You feared your writing wasn’t good enough You ran...
Other than your protagonist, your antagonist is going to be the most important active force in your story. by K.M. Weiland The antagonist doesn’t have to be a person. It could be weather, circumstances, or the protagonist’s inner self. But, more often than not, the antagonist takes ...
What makes a good scary story? Here’s a few pointers on how to write a scary story to start you off in the right direction.
The villain and hero are battling in an elevator in the middle of the night. Then the elevator doors slide open and a bunch of drunken revelers step in. Not wanting to get caught, the combatants halt their fight and glare at each other until the drunks leave. ...
The elaborate ruse.The villain is so clever he can anticipate the protagonist’s choices at every step, leading the main character to an unlikely outcome. Beauty and the Beast.A beautiful woman falls for an ugly man because of his personality. ...