I began writing a column for The Scriptorium in October of 2009.
The column contains my obvervations as a writer learning the craft.
Since I'm not a professional, full time writer, this column won't go over subjects like How to Negotiate the Six-Figure Advance, but instead I share things I have found helpful. And new things I'm learning.
The wonderful thing about writing, you never stop learning.
In July’s column I reviewed several story structure methods including Scenes and Sequels. This month I’m digging deeper into the second half of this structure: the Sequel, also known as the “Reactive Scene” or as I call it “The Magic Joystick.” Sequels provide control over not just the story’s pace, but the empathy, believability, jeopardy, [...]
High level ways to structure your stories including Beginning, Middle, End, The Hero’s Journey, and Dwight Swain’s Scene/Sequel pattern.
The five stages of grief and how they are indispensable in showing a character suffering any form of loss.
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