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Narrative Structure — Why It’s Important
Formulaic stories are never what you're setting out to create, but understanding narrative structure and the three-act construct are foundational to telling a satisfying story.
Eleven More Ways To Look At Your Story
The process of developing and polishing a complete draft should be one of the most creative times in a project. This is your final chance to hone your story based on the best of your ideas and refine your style to boost your substance.
Writing Characters Who Aren’t Like You
When you write a work of fiction, your characters can be anyone, from anywhere, and from any time. This is exciting creative freedom, but it can also be perilous.
Develop Your Story By Listening To Your Cast
You can listen to your cast of characters at any stage in the writing process, but it might be especially useful near the end when most of the story is fleshed out. It can be a good check of your story logic and add a last ingenious layer of polish.
Story Fundamentals Make A Story Great
Understanding your story fundamentals is key to great storytelling. How well you know your story fundamentals will be evident in every word on every page.
Creating Three-dimensional Villains: Lessons From Buffy and Firefly
When writing your next villain, give him or her as detailed a backstory as your protagonist. TV's Buffy and Firefly provide some great examples of well-developed, three-dimensional villains to use as inspiration.
Avoid The Cliché “Strong Female Character”
Readers love a strong female character. Just remember you can be vulnerable, unreliable, uncertain, or even physically weak and still be a strong character.
