Posts Tagged ‘story craft’
7 Story Plot Ideas For Creating An Unforgettable Novel
Whether you’re new to fiction writing or it’s an old hat, you’ll want to capture the attention of your readers right immediately. Unlike generations past, today’s readers work fulltime, have more than one job, are raising a family, and more. They don’t have the luxury of leisure time. The not-so-good news: books are competing against…
Read MoreHow To Write An Unforgettable Novel
What makes a good, unforgettable novel? Better yet, what makes a good, unforgettable novel great? Think of all the books you’ve read over the years; which ones stand out? What novels were real page-turners and which ones did you shelf or give away after drudging through the first three chapters? Was it the characters that…
Read MoreIs Your Narrative Is A Good Story To Tell?
Everyone has a story of some transformational event in their lives, something that helped shape them into the person they’ve become. Your story could be dramatic, like experiencing a death or loss, growing up in an abusive home, discovering a sibling you never knew about, or winning the lottery. Or perhaps it’s more subtle, though no less impactful, like…
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