Writing Lessons Writing The Second Half of the Second Act Your character has made the decision to enter a New World and has tried to learn the new rules of … Read more
Writing Lessons Writing Your Second Act: The Midpoint It can be argued that the Midpoint is the single most important plot point in a story. According to “Creating … Read more
Writing Lessons HOW TO WRITE A STORY WITH HIGH STAKES “Kick names, take ass.”-Mantis, Avengers: Infinity War Avengers: Infinity War was a triumph in so many ways. The Marvel Cinematic … Read more
Writing Lessons HOW TO WRITE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS WHO ARE ACTUALLY SUPPORTIVE You can’t spell America without Erica.”-Erica Sinclair, Stranger Things Season 3 While there are several amazing storytelling techniques used in … Read more
Writing Lessons HOW TO MAKE YOUR READERS SYMPATHIZE WITH A MORALLY FLAWED PROTAGONIST “The idea of life without him is not only unbearable, it’s unimaginable.”-Rachel, Something Borrowed. I just recently re-watched Something Borrowed, the … Read more
Writing Lessons HOW TO WRITE A SYMPATHETIC VILLAIN “They weaponized me. I stole for them. Spied for them. I killed for them. And in exchange for my soul… they … Read more
Writing Lessons HOW TO WRITE SCENES WITH NAIL-BITING TENSION “Something changed inside Daniel Middleton that summer. I never did figure out what exactly caused it. Wonder if he ever … Read more
Writing Lessons HOW TO REVEAL YOUR CHARACTER’S LIE “You just have all the confidence in the world. I think a lot of people completely miss that’s the thing … Read more