What is the climax in writing, though? And how do you write a compelling climax? In this article, I share the definition of the climax in a story. I’ll give examples, talk about where it fits in the dramatic structure, and share writing tips on how to write a good one. Note: thi...
When writing a user story, be sure to: Prioritize the user wants that would provide the greatest value. Use an appropriate user story template. Focus on what your product does for users rather than how it accomplishes this. Focusing less on how it works will give your developers free rein...
Triggers,EventTrigger,Actionsand BeginStoryboard are not commonly used. These API mainly exist for compatibility in XAML originally used for Microsoft Silverlight. For most scenarios where event triggers were used previously, you should either use visual states, or start animations by writing aLoaded...
In a business story, the narrative will talk about the process of blossoming into your true power. Going from neophyte to expert. Tara Gentile’s evolution from creative entrepreneur to powerful business woman is a good example. In fact, she told me, “NOT positioning myself with stories rela...
How to Use Story Arcs in Your Writing: 6 Writing Tips Now that you understand the six main arcs and how the shapes of stories interact with a story’s core value, how do you actually use this information to write great stories?
You’ve invested weeks (months! years!) of hard work writing your story, and it all comes down to this... The end. The last line. No pressure.
For example, your class might include transcripts of all the videos or webinars (which is a feature). The benefit of having transcripts could be that material can be reviewed easily at a later date. Your students can relax, knowing that you’ve taken into account different learning styles so...
Update: We now have over 100 short story ideas on this list. These are all bona fide story prompts that you can turn into full short stories. These are not just writing exercises to get your brain doodling. If you write one of these ideas, you have a very good chance of being publish...
Jonathan Roldan has been writing the Baja Column in Western Outdoor News since 2004. Along with his wife and fishing buddy, Jilly, they own and run the Tailhunter International Fishing Fleet in La Paz, Baja, Mexico www.tailhunter.com. They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famo...
Writing short stories is an invaluable way to grow your writing craft. Learn how to write a short story with this article.