Tag: unity in writing
Creating Your Own Rules: How To Build A Story World
Rules are weighty and can produce some of the most significant sentences you'll write. They build your story world, immerse your reader, and produce consequences.
Your Eight-part Story Check
A fully-developed manuscript will be rich from beginning to end, from the big to the small. How does yours hold up to this eight-part check?
Building Worlds That Captivate Readers
World-building stories can transport readers and ignite imaginations — but crafting them is easier said than done. How do you create fresh new worlds that work for both you and your readers?
Edgar Allan Poe’s Notion Of “Unity Of Effect”
Edgar Allan Poe's notion of "unity of effect" describes his belief that everything in a written work must lead toward the denouement, starting with the first word.
The Scope Of Your Story
Scope is what everyone is talking about when they talk about genre. The scope of your story defines the genre — some concepts and ideas are in and others are out.
Creating A Motion Map Of Your Story
Great writing is all about great motion and change — and every bit of motion needs a motivation. You can track these cycles by creating a motion map.
Things You Might Hear From A Developmental Editor
Within the domain of book editing, a developmental editor will assess content and story structure. Go to one when you want to see if your story "works."
