When a blip of inspiration hits you, you have what I like to call an “idea seed.” This isn’t a story, not yet. It’s just…
Tag: story planning
You have likely heard the term “roadmap” before. But have you heard it in relation to your novel? Maybe. Maybe not. If you haven’t, here’s…
The very first National Story Planning Day took place on October 25, 2015. I hosted a free four-part live virtual workshop on Periscope, and created…
In this Periscope replay, I: Give an overview of story structure Explain how all of the plot points work Share With Us What’s your favorite…
In this Periscope video, I talk about: How to create a strong Antagonist The specific things you’ll want to know about your Antagonist before you…
In this Periscope, I share all about the 4 contexts of character, including: What they are (Orphan, Wanderer, Warrior, Martyr) Where they fall in a…
In this Periscope I: Define character arc Explain what it is and how it works Give examples of character arc in action Share With Us…
In this Periscope I talk about character inner demons: What they are Why you need them in your story Examples of common inner demons And…
In this Periscope, I talk about the 4 things you need to know about your Protagonist, and why, including: Inner demon(s) Goal Backstory Character…
In this Periscope replay, I talk about: Concept and Premise, defined Three specific examples of Concept and Premise Share With Us Out of all the…