🎬 Review : Story by Robert McKee
6 mins
Tagline:The screenwriting bible that every serious storyteller should read — and revisit. đź“– What It’s About: Robert…
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Creating Your Characters, Part 1: The Hero (Protagonist)
7 mins
When I first started writing, the term “protagonist” sounded like something out of a textbook. I’d nod…
How to Turn a Vague Idea Into a Story That Works
7 mins
From “Hmm, I’ve got a thought…” to “I’m writing chapter one” Every writer has been there. You’ve…
Book Review: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
7 mins
Book Review: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder How a Screenwriting Guide Became a Go-To for Novelists…
How Long Should Your Book Be? A Word Count Guide I Wish I’d Had
7 mins
When I first decided to write seriously, one of the first things I Googled — probably while…
Tool Review: Scrivener
7 mins
Is This the Ultimate Writing App for Authors, or Just Overkill? Scrivener is the name that always…
The 3-Act Structure Explained Like You’re Having a Pint in the Pub
6 mins
If you’ve read a book, watched a film, or binged a TV series, you’ve already seen the…
Your First 5,000 Words: What to Focus On (and What to Ignore)
6 mins
There’s a moment — usually somewhere between word 1 and 5,000 — when most writers hit that…
Plotters vs Pantsers: Which One Are You (and Why It Doesn’t Matter)
6 mins
If you’ve spent more than five minutes in an online writing group, you’ve probably heard the terms…
How to Finally Start That Novel You’ve Been Talking About for Years
8 mins
You know the one.The idea that’s been rattling around your head for months, maybe years. The characters…