Story Structure and the Essential Outline
I do a lot of scene outlines for writers. And I’ve written a lot of blog posts on the topic….
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Conflict in Story: Character versus Self
This post is a reprint from a few years ago, shared again to help you nail the opposition in your…
12 Weeks to Writing Your 10 Key Scenes
Anyone who tells you that writing a novel is easy doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Plain and simple. Great…
Choosing the Right Scenes to Go in the Right Places
My guess is that few novel writers spend time thinking about scene choice or type and the placement of specific…
The Intersection of Character Transformation and Moral Dilemma
The protagonist’s transformational journey is highlighted in countless stories, whether novels, movies, or plays. If you take time to examine…
The Crucial Setup Scene in Your Novel
Way too often writers start their novels in the wrong place. With a scene that does the premise a disservice….
Outline Your Novel for NaNoWriMo
You’re all signed up for National Novel Writing Month. Great. Are you going to get working on an outline? No?…
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