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…
