A conflict is the reason the story is being told. The protagonist has a goal, but something prevents them from reaching it, and they must overcome that obstacle to achieve it. There are many different types of conflicts, but a story mainly consists of internal and external conflicts. In this post, you’ll learn what internal and external conflicts are, an example of internal and external conflict, how you can create…
Have you ever read a book that explains the history of coal in excruciating detail? It explains everything from how heat and pressure turn plants into coal to how, when coal is burned, it releases a large amount of CO2, and before you are halfway through, you forget what the point even was. If I ever picked up a book and was greeted with that introduction, I would’ve burned it.…
Clear writing is one of the most underrated skills in fiction. Conveying your story clearly is as crucial as the story itself. Many writers mistake a complicated story for a good story. They add too many elements in an unstructured fashion, which makes the story difficult to understand, and they sometimes don’t even realize it. However, you are here because you want to learn how to write clearly. This guide…
Imagine a story with no actions… Well, it’s not possible. Without actions, nothing happens, nothing changes, and there’s nothing to tell. Actions are deeds that make up the plot and move it forward. They’re the backbone of storytelling and the component that allows the hero to venture on an adventure. Despite the importance of action in a story, it can sometimes be difficult to write actions. In this post, we’ll…
Do you have these amazing stories in your head that you are itching to get out? Perhaps you are watching an emotional movie scene, and you feel inspired to open a document and write. After writing for a while, nothing about your story makes sense. You don’t have a solid plot, the characters feel inconsistent, and nothing in your story makes sense. That’s usually how storytelling goes in the first…
The middle of the story is truly where your plot takes shape. It’s where tension rises, characters grow, and it eventually tells the readers how the ending came to be. It’s also where most writers struggle. Have you ever found yourself unable to type a single word, or the mere thought of sitting down and writing makes your head go completely blank? It happens to all of us, sometimes more…
If your story starts to slow down and lose momentum in the middle, don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. After introducing your world, character, and the conflict, it will feel like the middle is just there to fill the page until you reach the climax. Despite that feeling, the middle is the largest part of the story. It’s the story. That’s where character development and the plot…
The middle of the story isn’t just a bridge connecting the beginning with the ending. It’s where most of the story takes place. This is where the protagonist grows and handles the ever-escalating conflict. They interact with other characters and eventually prepare for what awaits them at the climax. However, things can slow down; that is why you need to insert a midpoint twist. A midpoint twist can be what…
Regardless of whether your story is packed with adventure or coziness, it does not matter if the readers do not care about the characters. In a story, you say who the characters are, how they act, and why they act that way. The technical word for this is characterization. In this guide, we will focus on understanding direct and indirect characterization and how you can use them in creative writing. …
Many writers, especially beginners, struggle with choosing a POV (point of view). During the planning phase, you might struggle with choosing who will narrate your story. If you are unsure which POV is most suitable for your story, let me persuade you with third-person limited. What Is Third-Person Limited POV? Third-person limited is a narrative where the story is told from an outsider perspective. In this case, you would use…
