Stock Characters in Storytelling | Writing Forward
Are you using stock characters in your stories? I was recently reading a novel, and a few chapters in, I realized I had mixed up two of the main characters.…
Archetypal Characters in Storytelling | Writing Forward
Archetypal characters for fiction writers. The hero, the mentor, the sidekick. We’re all familiar with archetypal characters in storytelling. We’ve seen them before. We know the roles they play. Archetypal…
3 Lessons in Storytelling From 3 Wintery Books by Linnea Gradin · Writer’s Fun Zone
Let’s welcome back Linnea Gradin as she shares with us “3 Lessons in Storytelling From 3 Wintery Books.” Enjoy! *** As darkness descends on the northern hemisphere, ‘tis the season…
Originality in Storytelling | Writing Forward
Has everything been done before? Most storytellers strive to write fresh, original stories. They’re hoping to come up with an idea that’s never been done before. Is that even possible?…
The Flashback: A Greatly Misunderstood Storytelling Device | Jane Friedman
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How To Use Storytelling In Writing In 4 Essential Steps
You might have heard how important storytelling is when it comes to content and writing in general. No matter what type of writing you are doing, learning how to use…
Storytelling: Writing Chapters and Scenes | Writing Forward
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Action and Dialogue in Storytelling | Writing Forward
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Narrative Point of View in Storytelling
What’s your narrative point of view? Today’s post includes excerpts from What’s the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing, chapter six: “Narrative Point of View.” Enjoy! The terms story and…