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… Understanding Your Favorite Genre Gives You the Advantage Bestselling Authors Know Well 5 Oct 20225 Oct 2022 This month, Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) asked, “What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre?” I’ll share mine and explain how knowing key details…
5-Step Storytelling… How Top Authors (and Busy Writers) Find the Right Genre to Encourage Writing 7 Sep 20226 Sep 2022 On the first Wednesday of the month, Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) asked, “What genre would be the worst one for you to tackle and why?” I know…
5-Step Storytelling… Join Me at Science Fiction Writers’ Week 29 Aug 202229 Aug 2022 There's still time to join me and get in on the fun at ProWritingAid's free Science Fiction Writers' Week. — Grant Sign up to get access to the replays (until…
5-Step Storytelling… If I Was Creating a Story Arc Today 22 Jun 202229 Sep 2022 My dilemma: I had the perfect book idea but lacked the story's structure. My solution arrived when genre and beats had a baby named Story Arc. Table of Contents Story…
5-Step Storytelling… Genre: The Secret to Writing Page-turning Fiction 15 Jun 202216 Jan 2023 Genre is the secret sauce to writing better stories. Choose carefully because that's how you satisfy readers’ expectations. But which genre should you select? To clarify, let’s take a brief…
