5-Step Storytelling… Should You Read John Truby’s The Anatomy of Genres? 4 Jan 202320 Jan 2023 If you’re looking for a different approach to genres, consider reading John Truby’s latest book, The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works.. John Truby’s…
5-Step Storytelling… Holiday Edition: Plot a Story Using the Story Body Structure 14 Dec 202214 Dec 2022 [Note: I'm on holiday this week and reposting this popular article from 2021.] Readers recognize genres based on watching films and reading books. Although many readers cannot name a genre’s…
5-Step Storytelling… Friday Feature: Character Template 25 Nov 202226 Dec 2022 Welcome to Friday Feature! Get your downloadable infographic about the character template and be sure to check out the Master Edition bundle with workbook and tips. Develop Multi-dimensioned Characters! If…
5-Step Storytelling… A Character Template to Help Busy Writers Solve the Writing Puzzle 23 Nov 202223 Nov 2022 Even though developing fictional people fascinates me, updating the character template for my favorite writing app proved harder than I expected. Here's why. The Writing Puzzle I'm probably not much…
5-Step Storytelling… Friday Feature: Story Elements 11 Nov 202211 Nov 2022 Welcome to Friday Feature! Get your downloadable infographic about story elements. Keep It Super Simple (KISS)! Respected teachers of craft have written millions of words about what goes into a…
5-Step Storytelling… Writers Need Feedback and ProWritingAid Reports Inspire the Continuous Improvements Trusted by 2 Million People 9 Nov 20228 Nov 2022 Like most writers, my initial drafts contain quality issues, but I love how ProWritingAid reports inspire continuous improvement — the feedback I need to encourage more writing. ProWritingAid Reports Identify…