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 …
Recap: Last week was the Myers Fiction Newsletter, so don’t forget to go back and learn more about this month and what I’ve been working on! The last writing post shared covered Understanding the Craft of Writing, where we talked about why we consider writing a craft, what makes up the craft of writing, and …
Updates: Welcome to the month of love, my nugs. I hope everyone survived their various forms of January weather and is prepared to make it through February. If you've been working on New Year's Resolutions, I hope you've been able to stick with them. Keep working on those goals, even if you start today. Build …
Recap: Are you dedicated to a year of honing your craft in 2023? Don't forget that honing your craft can be the step that takes you from being a writer to an author. There are so many tools to develop your craft that they can be overwhelming. Allow yourself room to breathe and view each …
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