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…
Books are like portals to different worlds. Worlds with magic, dragons, and time machines. They tell us stories about people we’ll never meet and lands we’ll never see. More importantly, they tell us something about our own world. They tell us stories of other people who live somewhere on our globe, in their small bubbles. We read stories about their struggles and their joy. We feel for them and think…
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…
Plot is the foundation of any story. It guides the narrative from beginning to end. Shaping events and characters. However, not all plots are created equally. Some are well-structured and enjoyable, but lack lasting impact. Others leave a long-lasting impression and deeply resonate with readers. The difference often lies in how the plot is developed, but what is it? In this guide, we will explore the difference between a good…
Do you have a solid plot and a well-built world? Does everything in your story make sense, but it still feels like something is missing? Then let me introduce you to the Fichtean Curve. This storytelling structure can inject your writing with tension and depth right from the first page. What Is the Fichtean Curve and Why Should Writers Use It The Fichtean Curve is a story structure that begins…
Are you struggling to craft a compelling story that truly captivates your readers? You are not alone. Many writers face the challenge of having many ideas but no way to get them on paper. There is a storytelling framework that has been used successfully for generations: The Hero’s Journey. It provides a clear road map to write unforgettable stories. Understanding the Hero’s Journey: A Classic Storytelling Framework The hero’s journey…
