Should your protagonist be likeable? In Crafting Unforgettable Characters, K. M. Weiland challenges the notion that niceness is key. Instead, she argues that imperfection and charisma make characters truly compelling. Discover why flaws and internal struggles create more memorable stories.
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Let’s talk need vs desire in storytelling. Here’s what John Truby says.
Need and desire are two distinct yet crucial story elements, often misunderstood as a single step. In The Anatomy of Story, John Truby explains how need drives internal transformation while desire propels external action. Understanding and balancing both can elevate your storytelling and deepen audience engagement.
What do readers need to see and know? Scene Technique advice for writers from Lisa Poisso.
Discover key insights on scene technique from writing coach Lisa Poisso in a 30-minute episode with hosts Louise and Denise. Learn the importance of building first drafts and refining scenes to show only what readers need. Dive into the craft of distinguishing what scenes can and should do to elevate your writing. Listen and reflect on how to decide what stays in your story. Find the episode link in this blog!
Elevating Fictional Dialogue: When the unwritten rules of successful communication should be followed, and when they need to be broken.
In their studies, linguistics undergrads learn about Paul Grice‘s work on conversation, considering the Cooperative Principle and its maxims – four unwritten rules for successful verbal interaction: 💡 Quantity: Judge the right amount to say.🌐 Relevance: Keep your words pertinent to the conversation.🗣 Manner: Be clear, precise, and maintain order in communication.🤥 Quality: Tell theContinue reading “Elevating Fictional Dialogue: When the unwritten rules of successful communication should be followed, and when they need to be broken.”
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