Storytelling

Become a master storyteller with these articles!

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The Art of Scene Transitions

The Art of Scene Transitions

A core skill for novelists.

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🚫 Don't Summarize

🚫 Don't Summarize

Let your scenes play out.

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"Show, Don't Tell" Shouldn't Be Hard

"Show, Don't Tell" Shouldn't Be Hard

An award-winning author explains the 8 ways to show your story.

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How to Pace Your Stories

How to Pace Your Stories

8 ways to keep your reader engaged (and avoid the sagging middle)

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Dean Koontz's Classic Story Structure

Dean Koontz's Classic Story Structure

A powerful way to keep your plot fresh and interesting.

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Stuck In The Middle Of A Scene? Do This.

Stuck In The Middle Of A Scene? Do This.

9 interesting ways to advance a story.

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The 4 Modes of Fiction (and how to use them to write better).

The 4 Modes of Fiction (and how to use them to write better).

Plus, a different way to think about show, don't tell.

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How to Write Believable Characters (Just Like Tarantino)

How to Write Believable Characters (Just Like Tarantino)

It comes down to head and heart.

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Pixar’s 22 Rules for Good Storytelling

Pixar’s 22 Rules for Good Storytelling

And how to use them to write better.

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No Stakes, No Story.

No Stakes, No Story.

Or, why you should start your story later than you think.