Whether you have the final scenes of your book worked out from the moment you put pen to paper or it comes to you somewhere along the way, there’s one thing every author needs to master to leave a lasting impression on readers: how to end a story. Writing the ending can be a source ... read more »
Last updated: 07/27/2018 The cost of self-publishing is almost always the first thing that authors consider when weighing up the pros and cons of putting their own book out. And so it should be: projecting and managing costs is an integral part of starting any business — which is exactly what you’ll be doing when ... read more »
What is a plot point and how does being able to identify them help authors? In this guide, we apply a 7-point structure to The Handmaid's Tale.
Writer Dan Harmon, the creator of TV’s Community, has a reputation for being a story structure evangelist. For over a decade, he’s been known to ‘break’ the stories he’s working on with a system he known as ‘The Embryo,’ ‘The Dan Harmon Story Circle,’ or just ‘The Story Circle.’ It’s an approach that many other ... read more »
Ever notice that many stories seem to have a similar pattern? There’s always a protagonist who goes on an adventure, makes new friends, encounters roadblocks, fights a bad guy, and returns home a changed person. In fact, we can sum it up for you in two words: Hero’s Journey. The Hero’s Journey is a story ... read more »
All about story structure: this post covers three plotting blueprints you can use to bring your own novel idea to fruition.
If you’re a writer, you’re 99% guaranteed to agree that writer’s block is not a lot of fun. Whilst we can offer tips and help you try and overcome writer’s block, we can also reassure you that you are not suffering alone. The fact that you’re here — possibly having searched for ‘writer’s block memes’ ... read more »
90% of the world’s population wants to write a book — and you’re one of them. Great. Now how exactly are you going to do it? From idea generation to the art of editing, there’s a million writing strategies out there to get you past the finish line. We turned to the greatest authorities on ... read more »
Titling a book is a bit similar to picking a Fantasy Football team: you're never sure which one’s the perfect fit and you end up trashing sixty combinations in the end, anyway. But the good news is that you’re not alone if you’re stressed about your book title. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice started out ... read more »
Learn how to overcome writer's block with our top 20 tips — and get a better understanding of why it happens in the first place
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