Category: Writing Models
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Genre: The Secret to Writing Page-turning Fiction
Genre is the secret sauce to writing better stories. Choose carefully because that sauce is how you can satisfy readers’ expectations.
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Personify Your Plot’s Story Settings
A setting can magnify the emotional tone and mood of your story. Bring locations to life. Personify your story settings.
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How to Find Book Ideas
Sometimes your muse delivers gift-wrapped book ideas, but other times you must search. Here are 11 ways to find the perfect book idea.
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11 Tips on How to Create Your Story Premise BEFORE You Write
Given the different definitions, how do you write a premise? I’ve compiled 11 tips on how to create your story premise BEFORE you write.
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How to Take Control of Your Story Themes
Whenever you try to take control of your story theme, does it feel as elusive as the Holy Grail? Learn how to develop your story’s themes.
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Should You Update or Republish and Book Launch Your Previously Published Novel?
Houston, we’ve got a problem: should I update or republish and book launch my book? Consider your options before you decide.
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Did the Change in Amazon Categories Hide Your Book from Readers?
Because of the Amazon category change, 27% of selectable categories are not discoverable in the Amazon store, hiding your book from buyers.
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7 Tips for Structuring Plot and Subplots
Top movies and novels include a main plot and subplots. I’ll break down the process and share 7 tips for structuring plot and subplots.
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Amplify Your Main Plot: How to Create Your Plot Map (Part 3)
Once you’ve let your characters have their way, organize the storyline with a plot map. Here’s how you can do it using a simple spreadsheet.
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Amplify Your Main Plot: Build a Story Spine for Each Story Plot to Enhance the Overall Narrative (Part 2)
Writers often fantasize about creating blockbuster films, so let’s look at how a scriptwriter figured out the best way to story plot.
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Amplify Your Main Plot: Turn Random Story Ideas into Subplots (Part 1)
Use the Trellis Method to increase the value of random ideas, turning story notes into subplots that amplify your main plot.
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Story Structure: Erle Stanley Gardner’s Fiction Factory
Best known for his Perry Mason novels, television series, and movies, Erle Stanley Gardner ran his fiction factory from the 1920s until 1968.