May 5th, 2021
5 Ways to Keep Your Protagonist Proactive
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Janice Hardy | Writing Craft
By Janice Hardy (@Janice_Hardy)
Get your protagonist up off the couch and into the story.
When I was six, I wrote a series called Dog City that followed the adventures of a team of dog archaeologists as they searched for a lost city of, you guessed it, dogs.… Read the post
March 17th, 2017
Story Genius - for Pantsers
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Lisa Cron | WriterStrong | Writing Craft
Great questions this month – so much to say, so let’s get started!
Laura Drake asks: I have a question – I’ve read (no, studied) the first half of Story Genius, and it’s changed the way I write. My weakness is plotting (I don’t).… Read the post
March 1st, 2013
Brainstorming: Tips For Getting More Out Of "What if..."
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Critique Groups | Writing Craft
By Sharla Rae
Some writers brainstorm on their own, some do it with another writer or a group of writers. My personal favorite is 'what-ifing' with my critique group. Along the way I learned a few things. I think the biggest lesson was that if I walked away disappointed, it was probably my own fault.… Read the post
December 7th, 2012
Plot Fixer # 9 Plots That Rely On Coincidence and Contrivance
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Writing Craft
Writers In The Storm welcomes back double RITA finalist, Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo with her Plot Fixer blog series. Don’t miss Kara’s writing tips the first Friday of every month.
Here are the links for Parts 1-8:
Part 1 – Your Premise Isn’t Compelling
Part 2 – How To Fix a Weak Opening
Part 3 – A Lack of Goals
Part 4 – Is Your Conflict Strong Enough?… Read the post
November 2nd, 2012
The Plot Fixer #8 - Is Your Plot Too Predictible?
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Miscellaneous | Writing Craft
Writers In The Storm welcomes back double RITA finalist, Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo. Don't miss Kara’s writing tips the first Friday of every month.
Here are the links for Parts 1-7:
Part 1 - Your Premise Isn’t Compelling
Part 2 - How To Fix a Weak Opening
Part 3 - A Lack of Goals
Part 4 - Is Your Conflict Strong Enough?… Read the post
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