The Basics of Plot: Inciting IncidentThe inciting incident is where you make the promises to your readers about what is going to happen in the climax.
The Basics of Plot Editing part 2A good story needs more than a beginning and an ending. The connecting moments make up most of your plot.
The Basics of Plot Editing: ClimaxThe climax is the most important part of every plot. It should be the moment that everything builds up to from the very first page.
How to Give Feedback to a WriterIt can be terrifying to share your work. Getting feedback can be frustrating and embarrassing, or it can be really helpful and reassuring.
Why Protagonists MatterBooks are fun because they can get inside other people’s heads. You can experience another life through another person.
Why have Only One Main Character?A single main character will be a constant connection to pull your readers into the story and also a guide to take them all the way from tha
Beginning Your BookWhoever you’re trying to impress (an agent, a publisher, or even a reader), the beginning of your book is your one and only chance.
A New Perspective on Point of View Every scene, every line, every word is from a point of view. This is how you draw your readers in and make them connect emotionally with the
Writing Resources If you don’t see the topic you’re looking for on my blog yet, I have made a list of some of my favorite writing advice.