Self-Inserts In Our Writing: Self-inserts are characters who are essentially the author placed directly into the story. This is a common pitfall for many writers, especially beginners. While it can be tempting to write yourself into your story to explore personal fantasies or experiences, over-relying on self-inserts can seriously undermine your storytelling. The main danger … Read more
Crazy Characters! Crafting Crazy Characters: A Deep Dive into Writing and Storytelling Writing crazy characters can be both challenging and rewarding. It requires a delicate balance between creating a believable, complex personality and avoiding clichés. Here are some key points to consider when developing such characters, along with insights from the video transcript and additional … Read more
Annoying Writing Habits That Ruin Your Story (And How to Avoid Them) The Huge Annoying Writing Habits! We’ve all encountered them: stories that promise excitement but deliver flat characters, lazy exposition, and a general sense of disappointment. As writers, we strive to create worlds and characters that resonate with our audience, but it’s easy to … Read more
Character Types In this captivating video, the speaker delves into the world of character types in fiction writing, offering valuable insights for aspiring authors and storytellers. The discussion revolves around the importance of diversifying characters to create rich, engaging narratives. Transcript Summary The speaker begins by referencing a previous post containing 577 different character types, … Read more
Putting Our Stories Together – Story Crafting In this insightful Story Crafting video, you’ll discover a powerful method for crafting compelling stories that keep readers engaged from start to finish. The speaker shares their personal approach to storytelling, emphasizing the importance of knowing your destination before embarking on the journey. You’ll learn how to structure … Read more
