As readers, we tend to take the existence of chapters within a larger body of work for granted. Nevertheless as writers, especially writers to want to write those larger bodies of work, the technical aspects of chapters cannot be taken for granted. For myself, I’ve never really considered the function […]
Tag: From Page to Pen
Archetypes and Cookie Cutters
Do you suffer from lame characters with incomplete character arcs? Do your readers throw your books against the wall because of the simply unsatisfying, stale protagonist? Are your cookies as misshapen and lumpy as the love interest in your novel? Do you need a new recipe that will keep your […]
Navigating Exposition and Avoiding Info Dumps
When we write stories, more often than not there is contextual information your readers need to know to follow along with the story. Unless you’re writing some sort of artsy, ambiguous fiction, you’ll need a way to reveal certain information to your readers in a masterful way. An issue many […]
Motives Behind Storytelling
“The noblest art is that of making others happy.” The modern film musical The Greatest Showman ends with that quote from P. T. Barnum. The film follows Barnum’s journey in making a name for himself with his circus show and entertaining audiences with his collection of unusual and extraordinary people. […]
The Light Side, the Dark Side, and What It Means For Writers
The Last Jedi, the long-awaited eighth installment of the Star Wars saga arrived at theaters this past month, presenting fans and general audiences with a whole new story set in the delightful universe George Lucas created so many years ago. The Star Wars films are known for being classic stories […]