An overview of content contributor Angelina’s goals for 2021 and beyond.
Last week, I talked about what “show don’t tell” actually means and provided examples of how and why showing the story unfold makes for a better…
Starting a book isn’t so bad – you’ve got an amazing idea that you’ve daydreamed about for weeks and months. Now you’re just getting the ball…
The age-old advice to writers that they should “show, don’t tell” their story is so common that it’s a cliché. However, like many cliches, the recommendation…
We all know the feeling – you’re writing your story, banging out epic fight scenes and plot twists galore, and loving every second of it. Then,…
At the heart of every well-told story is a solid foundation known as story/narrative arc. Most stories are structured with clear beginnings, middles, and ends. The…
From the first time I set foot in my high school alma mater, ghost stories were among the spooky legends associated with the school. While the…
Not everyone can write a ghost story. Especially not one that strikes fear into the hearts of its readers. Why? Because rattling chains, walking sheets, and…
There are a few magic ingredients that we have to bake into our storytelling to keep readers engaged. We need a compelling plot, of course. One…
I’m at that point in my work-in-progress, smack in the middle, where writing feels a bit like drudgery. The excitement of starting something new has long…