Although I’m not more superstitious than the average writer, there are moments when I feel like something was meant to happen, as if it was fate. In real life, that might just be a coincidence. In stories, on the other hand, it’s very much real. What I just described is called man vs. fate in the literary world. Man vs. Fate conflict explores the complex relationship between a character and…
Do you know the self-conflicting feelings between what you’re doing and what you think you should be doing? For example, eating junk food when you know you should be eating healthier. It’s a clash between your thoughts. You want to do one thing, but you’re doing another thing. You desire something, aspire to be a certain person, be in a certain position, have a certain idea about yourself, which isn’t…
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…
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 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…
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…
Understanding story structure is essential for any writer who wants to craft great stories. Whether you are a plotter or a pantser, a strong foundation can elevate your story. Pre-existing formulas, like story structure, can be confusing. Therefore, you need a general idea of what it is. In this guide, we will break down five of the most popular story structures used by authors today: the Three-Act Structure, the Hero’s…
