Helping Writers Become Authors

S16:E13: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Plot Considerations

April 15, 2024 25:56 Comments Off

Start off right with this checklist for beginning your story. Grab your readers’ attention and keep them engaged by establishing the plot.

April 1, 2024 20:36 Comments Off

Learn the four basic types of setting as a way to help you choose story settings that create meaningful connections among characters.

March 25, 2024 22:51 Comments Off

Delve into the alchemy of character arc. Explore the parallels between alchemy, Jungian analysis, and story structure.

March 18, 2024 26:33 Comments Off

Master the art of introducing your characters in your first chapter. Learn to hook readers and lay the foundation for character development.

March 11, 2024 13:05 Comments Off

Discover the power of shadow archetypes in character development. Join the Shadow Archetypes course to write stories of depth and complexity.

March 4, 2024 22:41 Comments Off

Learn the art of writing deeply emotional fiction. Discover six tools to infuse stories with emotional resonance that lingers for readers.

February 26, 2024 24:07 Comments Off

Learn how to use antagonists to create unforgettable plots. Strengthen narratives and build your characters’ journey with this skill.

February 19, 2024 25:00 Comments Off

Use this essential guide to backstory to share the history of your characters and story world with your audience at just the right moments.

February 5, 2024 26:44 Comments Off

Learn how to regain a sense of creative fulfillment in the business of writing and get tips for managing the pressures of marketing fiction.

January 29, 2024 19:24 Comments Off

Five reasons marketing is hard for writers and how to flip your mindset to embrace marketing and business as tremendous opportunities.