Creating Meaning through Subplots
Take the question you discovered through Duelling Aphorisms and Double-Sided [...]
The ‘So…, But…’ Chain
A simple, incisive, scalable test of your story logic. [...]
‘Just,’ the word that steals power.
Watch out for ‘just ’in your work, in how [...]
But What if my Mother Found Out?
For stories with depth, don’t keep your character’s choices [...]
Using Coincidence in Your Story
Coincidence is one of the writer’s most powerful tools. [...]
A Conflict Layer Cake
To have a substantial second act, your story needs multiple [...]
