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Should Your Main Character Be Likeable? Insights from K. M. Weiland’s Crafting Unforgettable Characters

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.

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.

“Never name an emotion,” says K.M.Weiland in Helping Writers Become Authors

Explore K.M. Weiland’s insights on crafting deeply emotional fiction in this blog post inspired by the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast episode, ‘6 Tips to Write Deeply Emotional Fiction.’ Discover why emotions should arise naturally from your story’s context and why ‘naming an emotion’ should be a last resort. Share your thoughts and learn how to master showing emotions through subtext, actions, and reactions. Join the conversation now!

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!