What the heck are turning points and why do they matter? This post defines the main turning points, where they belong in a book, and what they accomplish.

A character's impact on the plot involves all their traits. The hobbies/interests of your characters can influence the narrative. Here's how.

If things are always working out in your protagonist's favor, something is not right. Janice Hardy share several possible fixes for the lucky protagonist.

A “saggy middle” is a common problem responsible for millions of unfinish and unpublishable manuscripts around the world. Don’t let yours be one of them.

In every story there comes a point in which your characters step up and express what they want. Sarah "Sally" Hamer shows us how "I Want" fits in the story.