Quests are popular in fiction and film because it's not just about reaching the goal, it's about finding what really matters. Use your quest to give your character's growth and keep your readers …
How to figure out the big picture issues Part 2
Before you start worrying about spelling, and typos, fix the big picture issues with your plot, characters, and dialogue or readers may feel disatisfied. Inauthentic narrator When the …
How to figure out the big picture issues: Part 1
When you finish writing your first draft, you'll need to make sure the larger elements work. This is called big picture editing. You may have to do a lot of reorganizing and rewriting, possibly even …
How to get the best out of backstory
Backstory can be fun to write and interesting to read, but it doesn't come without problems. Too much and it cuts into the pacing, too little and we don't know why characters behave the way they do. …
How to use the time loop trope
Most people would love to have a do-over at some point in their lives. The time loop trope is one way to experience it in fiction. This is a great trope if you enjoy writing stores with a strong focus …