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External and Internal Conflict: The Killer Combination https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/external-and-internal-conflict-killer/
There’s a dark side to creativity—one we don’t always like to talk about. And that dark side can be encapsulated in two words: perfectionism and judgment. http://bit.ly/judge-less-trust-more… #amwriting
How to Create a Bulletproof Character Arc with
https://indiefilmhustle.com/k-m-weiland-character-arc/… #screenwriting #writing #screenplay #filmmaking #indiefilm **Please Share**
Learn how to write better scenes with this information-packed article by
. https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-intertwine-plot-character-and-theme-in-every-scene/
In honor of the 4th: “Independence Day” (1996) Beat Sheet: http://savethecat.com/beat-sheets/independence-day-1996-beat-sheet… #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
Judge Yourself Less, Trust Yourself More, and Write Better Stories http://ow.ly/wJWN30kKg8s #amwriting
External and Internal Conflict: The Killer Combination http://ow.ly/lJyq30kHtX6 #amwriting
One of the early warning signs of a boring script: the word ‘delicious.’ Never say, “Then we all had a delicious lunch,” Say, instead, “Then Uncle Bob tried to poison us.”
#YouKnowYouAreAWriterWhen you refer to your significant other as your “love interest.”
Don’t fall into the no-conflict trap. Give your characters plenty of flaws, plenty of arguments, and plenty of antagonists. #writetip
Like fruit, stories require time to grow into rosy, juicy maturity. Here’s are eight pitfalls of writing a story too soon. http://ow.ly/jaH030kNXIl #amwriting
8 Reasons to Let Your Stories Ripen http://ow.ly/K7Uh30kNXI0 #amwriting
In the desire to keep readers hooked with an appropriate amount of drama, writers can sometimes push the envelope into melodrama without even realizing it. #writetip
5 Steps to Writing Great Character Chemistry http://ow.ly/WAhO30kSidO #amwriting
How do the exploits of Alexander the Great point to Christ’s return? Find out today on “Grace to You” as John MacArthur continues his study “The Return and Reign of Jesus Christ.”
5 Steps to Writing Great Character Chemistry by
via HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors https://buff.ly/2Jzc3zM
Learning how to write is not the same as being told how to write. Check out these eight principles of learning responsibly. http://bit.ly/responsible-learning… #amwriting
Don’t Let Anybody Tell You How to Write (or 8 Tips for Learning Responsibly) http://ow.ly/urJy30kR4fZ #amwriting
How to Send a Message in Your Story…Without Preaching http://bit.ly/1Qxv18U via
6 Steps to Achieving Zen-Like Writer Efficiency by
http://ow.ly/rbsq30kTveO #amwriting
4 Ways to Verify Your Story Concept Is Strong Enough – great advice from
! https://buff.ly/2pdWTbl #screenwriting
Cliches getting you down? Here’s a nifty trick, via Sir Terry Pratchett’s Guards! Guards!, for flipping cliches to create something brand new. https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/turn-cliches-on-their-heads/… #amwriting
Readers Connect Most Strongly With Writers Who Dare to Be Vulnerable
http://ow.ly/Crwb30kWT3e #amwriting
How the Truth Your Character Believes Defines Your Theme: http://ow.ly/2UcJ30kG8Kf
“When chosen strategically, POV contributes to the immersion of a carefully-crafted narrative designed to communicate a very specific experience to readers.” –
https://buff.ly/2HVrsxB #amwriting #writetip
Practical #infographics: 3 Tips for Weaving Character and Plot Together via
How to Flip Clichés on Their Heads http://ow.ly/idNA30kWT4Z #amwriting
How to Write Unique Themes http://ow.ly/Ngiw30kWT4h #amwriting
How to Intertwine Plot, Character, and Theme in Every Scene http://ow.ly/uKTb30kYX3h #amwriting
“Compelling characters provide the emotional core of a great novel. It’s impossible for a reader to invest in a story when they can’t relate to the people on the pages.” –
https://www.editionguard.com/blog/character-development-infographic/
4 Steps for How to Turn an Idea Into a Story That Rocks http://ow.ly/JuCP30l3gy8 #amwriting
“The motivation for the hero to succeed should be a basic one. Primal urges get our attention.” Blake Snyder #writingtips #screenwritingtips
How to Create a Bulletproof Character Arc with
https://indiefilmhustle.com/k-m-weiland-character-arc/… #screenwriting #writing #screenplay #filmmaking #indiefilm **Please Share**
Why Writers Must Resist the Urge to Explain http://ow.ly/CGE430l8GB7 #amwriting
has a great post on creating character arcs. #characterization #writetip
How to learn to write without being brainwashed by other writers’ methods so you can push your own boundaries and pursue individuality or originality: https://buff.ly/2m1tYoN
#writing #writerslife #writingtips
5 Steps to Writing Great Character Chemistry by
via HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors https://buff.ly/2Jzc3zM
“Don’t create a story about a protagonist. Instead, create a story about a protagonist and an antagonist—and the connection between them.” –
https://buff.ly/2M7M3Nt #amwriting #writetip
If you have been following along in my study on Ezekiel 38 and 39 on prophecy update with Dr. Andy Woods, part six is now available. Each lesson lasts less than a half an hour. https://worldviewweekend.com/tv/video/ezekiel-38-study-gog-magog-part-6…
4 Ways to Choose a Better Theme for Your Book http://ow.ly/gMRE30lgaFx #amwriting
Deus ex machina endangers suspension of disbelief through unlikely coincidences. #writetip
Fabulous break-down of one of my favorite types of character arc: the Flat Arc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot02hMJ6Hkk&t=
This smart post by
made me realize I need to better identify my WIP’s theme: https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-intertwine-plot-character-and-theme-in-every-scene/… And check out her amazing chart! #amwriting #amwritingfantasy
The character drives the plot; the plot forges the character.
5 Important Ways to Use Symbolism in Your Story ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® https://buff.ly/2BswLlA #writing #writetip
If you find your characters sitting around “thinking” for pages upon pages, give them something to do or someone to talk to while they’re thinking. Your potentially tedious scene will instantly gain an extra dimension. #writetip
Here are five ways you can use the deceptive simplicity of the Enneagram personality-typing system to write better characters. http://bit.ly/enneagram-characters… #amwriting
Thanks
for this post. It helped me identify a theme in my #WIP I didn’t even know was there! #amwriting #amediting
CrazyRichAsians is what
would classify as an INSTITUTIONALIZED (“Family Institution”) narrative. Find more insights into #screenwriting and #storytelling craft at http://www.seanpcarlin.com/
The difference between #plot and #story https://buff.ly/1Xo3I2k by
Choosing Settings with the Highest EQ by
http://ow.ly/SP2D30lIzVv #amwriting
Walk-on characters should never be just walk-ons. Looking at them all as if they’re three-dimensional humans, will bring new depth to your stories. http://bit.ly/walk-on-characters…
How to Make Readers Feel Your Characters’ Emotions http://ow.ly/TdTd30lJVyB #amwriting
3 Tips for Improving Show, Don’t Tell https://wp.me/p3QOd2-5XW #amwriting
Honesty in fiction is never about presenting *your* truth. It’s about presenting *the* truth by first being true to your characters’ truths. #writetip
Have questions about story structure? The best way to find good answers is to ask good questions. Here are six excellent questions about story structure. http://ow.ly/uLLC30m1RuV
How to Break Storytelling Rules by
https://mythcreants.com/blog/how-to-break-storytelling-rules/… #amwriting
Good fiction is always going to be true fiction. Honesty in fiction begins by presenting premises, situations, reactions, and ramifications that are true not only in the factual sense, but also true in a way that resonates with the universal reality of morality. #writetip
To write characters well, to write them honestly, we must be able to put ourselves into their skins and brains and understand them completely. #writetip
My best advice for writers facing the juggernaut named “writer’s block” is to not write. Outline instead. It’s that brainstorming, the writing before the writing, that allows the authentic story to flow unfiltered through your fingertips once your mind is in the right place.
This article on theme from
is seriously insightful. If you only read one post on writing today, let it be this one!
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/truth-your-character-believes/
Do you write your #novel in order or jump around?
once gave 5 reasons for in-order & 3 for out-of-order. Here’s my take: https://artistsroad.blog/2018/10/02/what-is-your-writing-process-writing-in-order/… #amwriting
If your story has you putting words into the mouth of someone whose principles and convictions are antithetical to your own, you must still be able to present that character’s ideals in a completely authentic way. #writetip
Story Structure Q&A: 6 Outstanding Questions About Structure http://ow.ly/sdL330m1Rvk #amwriting
Writing Transitions: How to Move Smoothly Through Your Novel by
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2009/09/re-write-wednesday-next.html… #amwriting
5 Steps to Writing Great Character Chemistry:
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-create-character-chemistry/
You know how you’re always being told to “write what you know”? That line of advice isn’t talking about writing stories based only on your life experiences. All “write what you know” really means is “be honest.” #writetip
“Making people believe the unbelievable is no trick; it’s work. … Belief and reader absorption come in the details: An overturned tricycle in the gutter of an abandoned neighborhood can stand for everything.”–Stephen King #amwriting
Being honest in your fiction means digging down into the core of yourself and finding the part of you that understands and resonates with sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes embarrassing, sometimes downright scary stuff. #writetip
5 Ways to Use Myers-Briggs for Characters
Honesty in fiction is ridiculously hard work. It only happens when we’re actively thinking about it and consciously pursuing it with every word we write. #writetip
Ah yes, the standard “show don’t tell” rule. For those unfamiliar,
‘s got some great tips on how to avoid too much “telling” in your work: https://buff.ly/2O7nqES #writingtip
Researching Novels in an Age of Information Overload via
https://livewritethrive.com/2018/10/08/researching-novels-in-an-age-of-information-overload/… #amwriting
Two of your first chapter’s most important jobs are setting the stage for the story and hooking readers. #writetip
Have you truly chosen the best theme for your story? If you aren’t sure, it’s time to give this article from
a read.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/4-ways-to-choose-a-better-theme-for-your-book/
QUICK! “My story’s about-” Hook, heart, and elevator pitches: RT
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-pitch-your-novel/
Every book needs a good character arc. Learn how to really nail it (and how it should be completely connected to your plot) with this blog series by
.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 62: Head-Hopping POV https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/common-writing-mistakes-goody-goody-characters-2/…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/5-questions-scenes-vs-chapters/
I’ve found
‘s idea of ‘the lie the character believes’ to be very useful. It’s a way at looking at the character ‘need’ or ‘flaw’ from another angle.
Heroes come from many walks of life, but the one thing they all possess is a relatable element–a goal, dream, or desire the reader can understand. #writetip
“Don’t expect the puppets of your mind to become the people of your story. If they are not realities in your own mind, there is no mysterious alchemy in ink and paper that will turn wooden figures into flesh and blood.”–Leslie Gordon Barnard #amwriting
Even in moments of doubt, protagonists should have the inner fortitude to keep getting back up no matter how many times they’re knocked down. #writetip
3 Common Plotting Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Novel
http://booksbywomen.org/3-common-plotting-mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-a-novel/?inf_contact_key=d5bf5069ca4893948b7891fdf6c5192114b19d1182d35bc9b5808aa258a4e113
I didn’t realize how difficult the “boy scout” character was to write until I naively tried to write one in my first novel (facepalm)
has been a huge help since then: 5 Tips for Writing a Likable “Righteous” Character https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-a-righteous-character/… #WriteTip
4 Steps for How to Turn an Idea Into a Story That Rocks – Helping Writers Become Authors https://buff.ly/2Sfn0v9
How to Outline your Novel by
via HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors https://buff.ly/2PSJXD1
Learn from five mistakes that contributed to one of my “failed” novels, as well as important tips about how you can avoid them in your own story. http://ow.ly/x9Z130moqE3
Getting ready for #nanowrimo On what a character wants vs what they need: “Sometimes the story will have to end on that bittersweet note of interior again and exterior loss.”
in Creating Character Arcs.
Following a friend’s suggestion, I programmed Word to auto-replace common, weak verbs I tend to overuse with bazaar, wacky spellings that make them obvious. Makes for a strange looking manuscript but easy to edit.
#writingtips #amwriting #Authors #writerslife #editing
3 More Things You Should Do on Goodreads by
via
http://ow.ly/NNTs30mqbRP #amwriting
Character Archetypes can be helpful. Not to be confused with stereotypes, archetypes are a very general kind of character type that just about every story needs. I like
‘s 8 1/2 archetypes http://ow.ly/jtsR30mnC6p There are so many possibilities! Unlike stereotypes.
8 Signs You’re Stuck in a Writing Rut–and Why You Should Care http://ow.ly/tJls30msRGA #amwriting
Here’s how to know when enough is enough in your story by refining your storytelling instincts to to feel whether something is too sparse or too excessive. http://ow.ly/oWF830mtHql
28 Resources, Tools and Tips for Self-Publishing Your Next Book http://ow.ly/tKFT30mvwsz by
Description when done properly: -builds emotional connection -great tool for foreshadowing -builds reader’s understanding of the story’s universe/ background making it multidimensional. Description doesn’t have to be boring.
The character’s extended thoughts, told via narrative, must always have a point, must always drive the plot forward. #writetip
The Dual Plot Structure That Makes Stories a Success by
My Silver Skies novels are epic fantasy. This appears to be great writing advice here. I’m currently reading The Lord of the Rings to get inspiration. Major, major undertaking. Want to write something memorable. Captivating high fantasy https://nownovel.com/blog/fantasy-book-writing-help/… via
‘Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.’ – Lloyd Alexander #quoteoftheday #amwriting
Create detailed character profiles and a comprehensive outline, step by step: https://nownovel.com #writingtools #writers #nanowrimo
Learn how your story’s plot points can be rearranged and strengthened to create a more powerful overall effect for your readers. http://ow.ly/Nzbh30mEmUp
How to Find the Courage to Become an Unstoppable Writer http://ow.ly/CtBJ30mEn7W #amwriting
We’re just over the midway mark of #nanowrimo2018. How is your book coming along? Here are some tips to keep the middle fun: https://nownovel.com/blog/writing-middle-novel/… #writingtips #writers #motivation
Tips to describe a setting and make it immersive. Full examples by Marquez and others here: https://nownovel.com/blog/describe-place-6-tips/… #writers #infographic #writingtips
I’ve finished my manuscript! What now? 16 ultimate resources to make good decisions about your book by
http://ow.ly/elLX30mFY46 #amwriting
Are your descriptions tripping over each other? Traffic control for #paragraphs. #amwriting
What Are Plot Points? #writingtips #writingadvice
5 Steps to Writing Great Character Chemistry https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-create-character-chemistry/…
Emotion in Your Story by
http://ow.ly/kZi130mJoZp #amwriting
Creating Immersive, Interesting & Believable Settings for Your Story’s World http://bit.ly/2E4o6Gs via
| #amwriting #writingtips #worldbuilding
How to write a first novel: 10 Do’s and Don’ts https://nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-a-first-novel-guide/… via
How to describe a person vividly: 7 tips http://nownovel.com/blog/how-to-describe-a-person-examples… via
#writingtips #creativewriting #creativity #writingadvice
“When you are told your characters are a little “two-dimensional,” think about wants, needs, goals.” Blake Snyder #screenwritingtips #amwriting #scriptchat
3 Tips for Improving Show, Don’t Tell: http://ow.ly/PXZB30mCVNr
It’s best to avoid excessive tags. More here: https://nownovel.com/blog/dialogue-words-other-words-for-said/… #writing #dialogue
The 10 Rules of Writing Large Casts of Characters http://ow.ly/zowo30mNVTE #amwriting
Do you need structure first to write a scene? https://nownovel.com/blog/scene-writing-tips-avoid-filler/… #writing #writerslife
Stories with large casts of characters offer many challenges. Use these ten important rules of thumb to you help you manage your own teeming call sheets. http://ow.ly/dWpk30mORAA
4 Ways to Write a Better Antagonist https://buff.ly/2Jij0W1 More great #writingtips from
. The antagonist needs to be a fully rounded character.
Here are five ways to create powerful character thoughts by framing them on the page as effectively as possible. http://ow.ly/nbX030mTr00
An insightful article courtesy of
that looks at prologues and epilogues: “By getting all this explanatory detail out of the way in a prologue, Tolkien gives the reader a ‘user’s manual’ of sorts for the coming story.” #writingtips #amwriting
https://www.nownovel.com/blog/what-is-prologue-epilogue/
Here are five ways to create powerful character thoughts by framing them on the page as effectively as possible. http://ow.ly/nbX030mTr00 #amwriting
On your way to writing an above-average novel, learn how to apply these ten straightforward solutions to common fiction problems. http://ow.ly/8oRF30mUeyB
Outlines allow you to follow plot twists and subplots to their logical end (or lack thereof) in much less time. #writetip
Some nice tips here #fantasy #creatingworlds #fantasywriting #anwriting Fantasy book writing: 7 tips for captivating high fantasy https://nownovel.com/blog/fantasy-book-writing-help/… via
Mike Vlach: Want to know why Premillennialism must be true? I have a brand new article on this. https://tms.edu/m/TMS-Fall2018-Article-04.pdf
Ezekiel 38: A Study of Gog & Magog (Part 11) | Worldview Weekend https://worldviewweekend.com/tv/video/ezekiel-38-study-gog-magog-part-11
What’s an inciting incident? How do you write a compelling one? Read here: https://nownovel.com/blog/inciting-incident/… #writingtips #beginnings #storytelling
Find out what you can learn about the tricky subject of voice by considering the differences between authorial voice and character voice. http://ow.ly/fZnH30mYRmu
16 Ways to Make Your Setting a Character in Its Own Right – Helping Writers Become Authors https://buff.ly/2rvb3pb #writing #amwriting
Outlines permit you to look at the balance of POVs over the course of the entire novel, so you can ensure each character is getting an appropriate amount of time at the mic. #writetip
Happy holidays! Read the 10 most popular articles from our blog this year, and some of our favourites from elsewhere (including Neil Gaiman on why we need libraries): https://nownovel.com/blog/top-10-writing-articles-2018/… #writing #writers #MondayMotivation
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-outline-your-novel/
9 More Ways to Strengthen Your Story’s Beginning https://helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/9-ways-to-strengthen-your-beginning/… via
Write scene breaks and transitions that grow your story: https://nownovel.com/blog/writing-scene-breaks-transitions/… #writingtips #scenewriting
One perk of nearing the end of December is that we get to look back on all the great things that have happened this year.
shares the top 10 #writing articles of 2018
Get inspired and improve your writing by taking a look here: http://bit.ly/2QBvz6q #amwriting
Revising your MS over the holidays? Remember these elements of a gripping story: https://nownovel.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-story/… #writerslife #writing #editing
How the Truth Your Character Believes Defines Your Theme: http://ow.ly/2UcJ30kG8Kf
May 2019 be a great year for your writing. Read 10 tips to finish your story this year: https://nownovel.com/blog/10-reasons-will-actually-finish-novel-year/… #writers #writing #HappyNewYear