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When Your Character Is His Own Worst Enemy

When Your Character Is His Own Worst Enemy

October 7, 2019

Traditionally, there are four general types of opposition at the heart of a story. While our protagonist might face multiple…

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The First 10 Scenes You Need to Plot for Your Novel

The First 10 Scenes You Need to Plot for Your Novel

July 4, 2016

Now that we’ve spent weeks looking at most of the key scenes you need in your novel and that will…

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The 5 Key Turning Points in Your Novel

The 5 Key Turning Points in Your Novel

June 27, 2016

Last week we took a look at the first of five key turning points novelists need to establish in their…

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A Look at the First Turning Point in Your Novel

A Look at the First Turning Point in Your Novel

June 20, 2016

We’re about to look at the “10” in my 10-20-30 Scene Builder concept. I suppose I should come up with…

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A Look at the Second Pinch Point in Stories

A Look at the Second Pinch Point in Stories

May 30, 2016February 19, 2024

Last week we took a look at the first pinch point—that moment in your story that comes after the hero’s…

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What Those Strange Pinch Points Are All About

What Those Strange Pinch Points Are All About

May 23, 2016

You may have heard of pinch points. Or not. I’m going to take a look at these key markers in…

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