Tag: unity in writing

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.

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."

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.

Great writing is full of intentional features that give a rhythm to the music of the text. Novice writing is not. Patterns bring readers into a story and are often what make writing great.

A great story told well keeps us turning pages and wakes up the voices in our heads. But there are some things you don't want running through your readers' minds. Here are five questions to avoid having your readers ask as they read your book.

A "hook" is a passage or bit of information that changes the stakes, pulls the reader along, and builds the trajectory of your narrative. Constructing a hook map can help ensure yours are serving your story.

A well-constructed story has the right blend of facts and narrative. This post turns this concept into a sweet and colorful metaphor.