5-Step Storytelling… 17 Tips for Busy Writers Who Want to Engage Readers Using Chris Lang’s Story Development Strategy 27 Jul 202227 Jul 2022 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. Continue reading "17 Tips for…
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… Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 6 30 Mar 202229 Sep 2022 Robert McKee shared this wisdom. "Writing is a marathon, not a sprint." The finish line is in sight for this series on L. Frank Baum’s action fantasy, The Wonderful Wizard…
5-Step Storytelling… Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 5 23 Mar 202229 Sep 2022 Jeffery Deaver, the prolific writer of thrillers, once said, "Outlining is the most efficient way to structure a novel to achieve the greatest emotional impact. The most breathtaking prose and…
5-Step Storytelling… Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 4 16 Mar 202229 Sep 2022 In Robert McKee’s book Story, he wrote, “When talented people write badly, it’s generally for one of two reasons: either they’re blinded by an idea they feel compelled to prove…
5-Step Storytelling… Do You Want to Personalize Story Structure? Now You Can! – Part 3 9 Mar 202229 Sep 2022 In this series on personalizing story structure, Part 3 explores how the Global Story Beats apply to Act 2A of L. Frank Baum’s action fantasy, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.…