Dialogue 101: Using dialogue tags vs action tags
How do you show who’s speaking in dialogue? When do you use ‘she said’? When do you not? How else can you show a person’s emotions or … Read More
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Concrete plot structure examples teach us how to structure a story with purpose. Read illustrative examples of well-known stories’ plot structure, from children’s stories to famous epics … Read More
Learning how to develop a story so that you take readers on an unforgettable journey is key to becoming a great novelist. Here are 10 steps to ensure that the final draft of your book has a winning, memorable plot
Learning how to plot a novel means first understanding the elements of great plots. Secondly, you need to be able to incorporate these elements in your own … Read More