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I like this as a general guide to novel structure. However many resources I've read warn against getting too locked into a single script or pattern like this. Sometimes you need to save the climax for the last two pages, and sometimes you need the action to start on the first page (and fill in 'setup' stuff later). Writing Plot, English Writing Skills, Book Writing Tips, Writing Words, Writing Resources, Writing Life, Writing Process, Fiction Writing, Writing Help
Story Structure Diagram | Chris Andrews
I like this as a general guide to novel structure. However many resources I've read warn against getting too locked into a single script or pattern like this. Sometimes you need to save the climax for the last two pages, and sometimes you need the action to start on the first page (and fill in 'setup' stuff later).
Pixar’s 22 rules to phenomenal storytelling. Writing Quotes, Writing Tools, Novel Writing
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Pixar’s 22 rules to phenomenal storytelling.
Dropping Clues and Hiding Secrets Like J. K. Rowling, Part 2: Divert Attention with Jokes and Ridiculous Statements Writing Genres, Writing Advice, Mystery Writing, Writing Ideas, Genre Fiction
Dropping Clues and Hiding Secrets Like J. K. Rowling, Part 2: Divert Attention with Jokes and Ridiculous Statements — The Writing Kylie
Dropping Clues and Hiding Secrets Like J. K. Rowling, Part 2: Divert Attention with Jokes and Ridiculous Statements
Your villain plays the most important role in your story. Yep, more important than your hero. That means you must go beyond the cliches when developing your villain, because generic platitudes such as maniacal laughter, minions and monologues are standard issue. But don’t panic if your villain possesses these stock traits. Even the most celebrated villains are littered with cliches. Look no further than Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series and The Joker from The Dark Knight. Writing Skills
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Your villain plays the most important role in your story. Yep, more important than your hero. That means you must go beyond the cliches when developing your villain, because generic platitudes such as maniacal laughter, minions and monologues are standard issue. But don’t panic if your villain possesses these stock traits. Even the most celebrated villains are littered with cliches. Look no further than Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series and The Joker from The Dark Knight.
Hannah Heath: 10 Points to Think About When World-Building Creative Writing Tips
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Hannah Heath: 10 Points to Think About When World-Building
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This actually helps a lot because I think people overuse descriptive writing sometimes Writing Dialogue Prompts, Writing Promps, Writing Characters, Descriptive Writing, English Writing
This actually helps a lot because I think people overuse descriptive writing sometimes
Make the book sum up. And then on the last page kill the most lovable character by the main protagonist and the protagonist likes it. Reading Writing, The Words
Make the book sum up. And then on the last page kill the most lovable character by the main protagonist and the protagonist likes it.
7 essentials for your book launch Pinterest Writing Career, Indie Publishing, Self Publishing, Book Launch Ideas, Cover Design, Author Promotion
7 Essentials for Your Book Launch
7 essentials for your book launch Pinterest
I like this as a general guide to novel structure. However many resources I've read warn against getting too locked into a single script or pattern like this. Sometimes you need to save the climax for the last two pages, and sometimes you need the action to start on the first page (and fill in 'setup' stuff later).
Story Structure Diagram | Chris Andrews
I like this as a general guide to novel structure. However many resources I've read warn against getting too locked into a single script or pattern like this. Sometimes you need to save the climax for the last two pages, and sometimes you need the action to start on the first page (and fill in 'setup' stuff later).
9 Surprising Reasons You Need 20 Characters to Start a Book If you think you… Writer Tips
20 Characters You Need to Start A Novel
9 Surprising Reasons You Need 20 Characters to Start a Book If you think you…
When you hear the term “worldbuilding,” what comes to mind?
Worldbuilding: How to Create a Believable World for Your Fiction Characters
When you hear the term “worldbuilding,” what comes to mind?
The Ultimate Character Questionnaire A character questionnaire can be a great way to inspire a bit (or a lot) more detail about your characters. This list has been compiled from various sources around the net and in books and also our own brains. If you see any duplicates in the list please let us know, and if you have any additional questions we haven't thought of, email us if you'd like us to add them. http://www.novel-software.com/characterquestionnaire.aspx
The Ultimate Character Questionnaire
The Ultimate Character Questionnaire A character questionnaire can be a great way to inspire a bit (or a lot) more detail about your characters. This list has been compiled from various sources around the net and in books and also our own brains. If you see any duplicates in the list please let us know, and if you have any additional questions we haven't thought of, email us if you'd like us to add them. http://www.novel-software.com/characterquestionnaire.aspx
So how can you hide the baddies in your story for a deliciously wicked twist? You need to subvert your reader’s expectations...
5 Ways to Hide Your Villain In Plain Sight - Ink and Quills
So how can you hide the baddies in your story for a deliciously wicked twist? You need to subvert your reader’s expectations...