We all know that characters are the heart and soul of our story, but sometimes we get so focused on our protagonist that we forget the important role of the supporting cast. Supporting characters are the unsung heroes of storytelling, and it’s important that we give them the attention they deserve. I’ve written about supporting… Read more »
Back in 2007, when I was an itty-bitty, baby writer, I started a critique group. It began in a writing class, where I made a couple of friends and we decided to keep on meeting after the semester was over. For seven years, we met every other week and gave each other feedback on our… Read more »
World-building is an essential part of storytelling, even when you’re not writing in a “world heavy” genre. Of course the world-building is obvious in fantasy, sci-fi, and historical fiction, but even in contemporary settings, it is crucial for immersing the reader into your story’s world. (For more info on how world-building plays out in different… Read more »
We’re back with another three-act analysis. This time around, I wanted to see if the three-act structure would hold up with a story from the Marvel Comics Universe (MCU), namely the first Captain America film. As it turns out, this movie fits the framework to a T, serving as yet another example of how versatile… Read more »
Learning to write stronger scenes is an important skill for any writer. Scenes are an essential part of storytelling, and if you don’t craft them well, your narrative can grind to a halt. The reason scenes are so important is because they are the smallest unit of a story that contains all the key elements:… Read more »
