Tag: writing habits
Find The Little Stories In Your Complex Topic
You can tackle broad and complex topics by focusing on the little stories within, finding the right entry point, and writing outward from there.
Advice For Writers: Embracing The Cycles Of Creativity
Must writers be self-destructive and unhinged to be masters of the craft? Creativity is an elusive animal, and there is no magic formula to harness it.
When Is The Right Time To Write?
Whether you’re most creative at dawn or midnight, paying attention to how you write at different times of the day can help you discover the best time to write for you.
Is Your Writing Terrible… Or Is It The Dunning-Kruger Effect?
If you’re feeling like your writing isn’t very good, you might be stuck in the Valley of Despair — smack in the middle of the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Nine Idioms Traced To Their Origins
We use idioms all the time — after all, these phrases came into use because their figurative meanings can really make a point. But the origins of many common idioms are not easy to guess.
Exit Your Narrative Structure And Let Your Characters Breathe
One way to create a memorable story is to take a minute to let your characters breathe. Build a scene where you exit the narrative structure and allow your readers to bond with the characters.
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.
