Writing’s really hard. I don’t mean it’s hard to create something good, I mean it’s difficult to sit down and start writing. That may sound like lip-service, but the fact is that writing – especially writing a book – goes against every rule of self-motivation there is. Generally, it’s not done to order, meaning that goals and
The flashback is a great storytelling device, allowing you to send the reader back to witness first-hand the formative moments of a character or event. Comedy, action and even horror stories make frequent use of flashbacks, but while they’re common, they can be difficult to get right. We’ve talked before about the structure of a
Pinterest may be the dark horse of social media sites, but it’s a dependable avenue for attracting readers, and is beginning to be mentioned in the same breath as Twitter and Facebook. Huge among specific demographics, and increasing its user base with each passing day, the site has reached a point where enough Pinterest followers
Incite. Instigate. Provoke. Spur. Trigger. Activate. Force. Does this describe your opening? Is there an event that propels your protagonist on his or her journey? This event is the key to starting off your story on a strong note. It’s called the inciting incident. It’s that moment that disrupts your protagonist’s status quo and sets
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