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Plot twists are one of the most effective and exciting ways to bring intrigue and suspense to your story, and... more

Often what gets in the way of an otherwise great scene is a lack of compelling character goals. Without a... more

What do you do when you want to write, but don't think you have anything to say? Or you... more

Scenes set up the structural pace of your story.Some scenes are more action driven, so they move at a faster... more

Do you write your first scene over and over, trying to get it just right? But you never feel like... more

Ever receive feedback on your writing that crushed you to the core? In this episode, learn 5 ways to make... more

How do you create tension in your story that makes it impossible for readers to put it down?By placing your... more

How much backstory does your story need? And how much backstory does your reader need?In this reprise episode from the... more

Often writers create antagonists who do bad, immoral, sometimes evil things. They might be abusive or neglectful parents. An... more