If the character cannot powerfully transition into the final act of life, the risk is that of sliding into the Crone’s shadow archetypes. Source: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 13: The Crone’s Shadow Archetypes – Helping Writers Become Authors
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6 Plot Alternatives To ‘The Quest’ In Fantasy Fiction • Writer’s Edit
While writers the world over struggle to craft truly original stories, theorists spend their time identifying ways in which they are actually all the same. Joseph Campbell famously reduced the number of stories to just one: The Hero’s Journey, as outlined in his influential 1949 work, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. In more recentContinue reading “6 Plot Alternatives To ‘The Quest’ In Fantasy Fiction • Writer’s Edit”
This Is How to Transform Info Dumps Into Exciting Plot Reveals – Helping Writers Become Authors
Mysteries, clues, and plot twists are great for hooking readers–as long as they aren’t powered by info dumps. Here are 5 principles for creating exciting plot reveals… Source: This Is How to Transform Info Dumps Into Exciting Plot Reveals – Helping Writers Become Authors
How to Evoke Reader Emotions With “Surprisingness” – Helping Writers Become Authors
Want readers to love your book so much they’ll re-read it? If so, you can start by learning how to evoke reader emotions that both surprise and satisfy. Source: How to Evoke Reader Emotions With “Surprisingness” – Helping Writers Become Authors
How to Evoke Reader Emotions With “Surprisingness” – Helping Writers Become Authors
Want readers to love your book so much they’ll re-read it? If so, you can start by learning how to evoke reader emotions that both surprise and satisfy. Source: How to Evoke Reader Emotions With “Surprisingness” – Helping Writers Become Authors
How to Use the Literary Technique of Symbolism to Become a Master Storyteller
How to harness the power of culture, color, and myth to enliven your creative writing. Source: How to Use the Literary Technique of Symbolism to Become a Master Storyteller
Learn 5 Types of Character Arc at a Glance: The 3 Negative Arcs (Part 2 of 2) – Helping Writers Become Authors
Writing a tragedy or dark story? Here’s a beat-by-beat look at the three Negative Arcs–the Disillusionment Arc, the Fall Arc, and the Corruption Arc. Source: Learn 5 Types of Character Arc at a Glance: The 3 Negative Arcs (Part 2 of 2) – Helping Writers Become Authors
How to Make Your Plot a Powerful Thematic Metaphor – Helping Writers Become Authors
To discover what thematic metaphor your plot is offering from amid its characters’ entertaining adventures, all you have to do is ask the right questions. Source: How to Make Your Plot a Powerful Thematic Metaphor – Helping Writers Become Authors
7 Common Mistakes To Avoid In Your First Chapter • Writer’s Edit
Recently, we delved into what makes a great opener for a novel, covering the key elements to include in your first chapter. But just as there are important elements you should aim to include, there are also elements you should strive to avoid. As we discussed previously, your first chapter has the power to make or break yourContinue reading “7 Common Mistakes To Avoid In Your First Chapter • Writer’s Edit”
