Category: Lens – Content
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Fiction Writers: Use the Character Profile to Engage Readers Like an Award-winning Screenwriter
Like a top screenwriter, fiction writers can use the character profile to engage your readers with realistic reactions to plot events.
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Join me at Crime Writers’ Week
Do you want to write a thrilling crime novel? Then you won’t want to miss what ProWritingAid has in store for you this April! Our friends at ProWritingAid are excited to announce the return of Crime Writers’ Week, four days jam-packed with events specifically designed for Crime writers. Best part? The whole event is FREE!…
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The Trellis Method: Look for Brown M&M’s in Your Chosen Genres
John Truby stated in The Anatomy of Genres*, “Once we understand that all of human life is a form of story, the next step becomes clear: genres are the portals to this world.” Using The Trellis Method, we will explore how to include the right content with your chosen genres based on the M&M’s principle.
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The Trellis Method: Use the Content Lens to Inspect for What Readers Expect
Writers work hard to exceed the expectations of their target audiences. The Trellis Method’s Content Lens prompts authors to inspect for what readers expect.
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The Trellis Method: How Busy Writers Can Use Story Structure and Write a Book Readers Will Love
Two life-changing words: what if. A few years ago, I asked, “What if I could find and apply the techniques used by bestselling authors?” I found intellectual wisdom, but practical application was scarce. Starting with this post, I’ll explain how The Trellis Method answered my what-if question and invite you to test whether the process…
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17 Tips for Busy Writers Who Want to Engage Readers Using Chris Lang’s Story Development Strategy
One of the most memorable videos I’ve watched was the PBS Masterpiece Mystery interview* of Chris Lang and the discussion about his story development strategy.