Tag: unity in writing
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."
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.
Transform Your Writing With Exquisite Patterns
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.
What Are Your Readers Thinking?
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.
