There are some Kindle books on general rules like consistency and avoiding two-dimensional philosophies/cultures. From my experience, the best...
We all struggle with it, no worries. Especially when we have a snippet of a great idea, but turning it into a real story gets complicated. Lots...
My feedback wasn't meant to be dig, I apologize if it came off that way. At its basic level, a story is about a person who wants to get something...
I made it through, but it was difficult. Is the focus on singing career, or on fake people? Hard to tell. A pre-med student MC who is stressed...
A few more things as you're letting your thoughts on the story gel. (1) Reread the seven stages of grief, and decide which stage she is in at the...
GingerCoffee is definitely right, every story evolves as the words flow to the page. There are two great pieces of advice about writing your...
Okay, keep refining the details until the flow makes sense and you fill in the gaps. Then you'll have something to write towards. Based on what...
There are various plotting books and systems out there, some easier to use than others. Here's one of the generic plot structures to try. If...
The ultimate redemption story is, of course, a Christmas Carol with 1 Current Version of Scrooge, 2 Flashbacks to show him the error of his ways,...
The first sentence or first paragraph is your story hook. "Leroy heard the dog barking. He had to get in the door now, or the police would have...
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