Have you ever read a book and wondered, why did the author include this scene? You think maybe by the end of the book the scene will make sense, but you reach the end and still you’re left puzzled. You can’t put your finger on exactly why, but…
There is a very big difference between a biography, autobiography, memoir, etc., and a ‘based on a true story’ book. The goal of books in the first category is to remain as factually accurate as possible in their telling. They are heavily…
The story arc is essentially what makes your story… well, a story. Without those rises and falls in action, those ups and downs that your protagonist goes through, your story will leave readers feeling as though nothing happened from beginning to…
You’re riding atop a broomstick, higher in the sky than you ever thought you’d touch, looking for a tiny golden ball that will allow you to win a magical game. You’re carrying a ring with an ancient power and you’re both simultaneously…
Think of how it feels when your Mom tells you a story. There are always lots of different people at play and she needs you to know every single one before she can even begin, even if they’re your hairdresser’s niece whom you’ve never met. Mom…
