Recap: All the rising action has led us to the Climax of this journey, if you would. But really, last week you learned more about Rising Action and how it affects your readers and your story. We talked about how the rising action is the beginning of your character's journey, and a well executed one …
Recap: On our last writing post, you learned about Exposition as an Element of Plot, and I shared one example from Philip Reeve's Mortal Engines Book 1. Remember to spread exposition throughout your stories with key details to aid your reader in their journey. Exposition isn't easy to get right the first time, so take …
Updates: What's up, my nugs? I hope everyone's February went well, and you reached your goals for the month. I didn't write as many short stories as I expected this month, but I've been working on a mythology storyline that I feel is turning out great! The goal for March is to continue to bolster …
Recap: Last week we took our high-level view of the elements of plot. There were five elements of plot identified and a brief description of each. Don't forget that often, this looks like a Freytag's Pyramid, but not all pyramids are built the same. I recommend using Freytag's Pyramid as a resource and not the …
Recap: Last week we talked about what plot is and why it’s important. If you remember, I brought up questions like, does the cause lead to the effect? And, would it make sense for your character to act out this way after such-and-such happened? By beginning to think about these questions at the beginning of …
Kenneth W. Myers 