There are as many types of antagonist as there are protagonist – a villain for every hero (maybe more than one). We’ve talked before about how to write sympathetic antagonists, how to write villains that your reader trusts, and even how to write a story with no antagonist at all, but what about when you
How do you go about introducing a protagonist, let alone introducing a hero? First impressions are even more long-lasting in fiction than in real life, and your reader’s first experience with your protagonist is likely to define how they understand everything that comes after. That means it’s important to give a clear impression, guaranteeing you’re
It’s time-honored advice that authors can learn as much – if not more – from badly told stories than from works of genius. Good writing, after all, is idiosyncratic; there’s only so much you can learn from Twain or Hemingway before you’re simply learning their style, whereas poor writers highlight the pitfalls you might tumble into
Good communication is the secret to a successful relationship. Why? Because it prevents drama and solves problems before hard feelings manifest as conflict – that’s why it has absolutely no place in your story. Well, we’ve wrapped things up quicker than usual, but that’s no crime. Let me know in the comments whether you think
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