Ep. 437: How to Write Unique Themes
How can you learn to how write unique themes that say something fresh and new--and yet are resonant to every person on the planet? Here are three tips.
Learn 5 Ways to Take Risks With Your Writing
Here's how to take risks with your writing that will spur you to greater growth as an individuals--and, by extension, give you the opportunity to share that growth with the world.
4 Ways to Prevent Formulaic Story Structure
Worried about formulaic story structure? Learn four ways to find the perfect balance between utilizing structure and unleashing your originality.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 60: Flat Plots
Here are the three most obvious (and important) entry points to creating strong, dimensional storylines, rather than boring flat plots.
The Lazy Author’s 6-Question Guide to Writing an Original Book
Instead of worrying about writing an original book, start focusing instead on individuality. How? Here are six important questions to get you started.
The 4 Tweaks to Writing Truly Original Stories and Characters
Find out why originality is less crucial than you might think--and why you should still use this process to help you consistently write original stories.
How Not to Be a Writer: 15 Signs You’re Doing It Wrong
Fifteen sure signs that maybe you really are acting more like a non-writer than a writer - and how to remedy that.
5 Ways to Write a Killer Plot Twist
What is required to pull off a delightful plot twist?
The Kung Fu Panda Guide to Writing Action Scenes
You need to understand the basics of this integral type of scene if you're going to blind readers from overexposure to your action awesomeness.
The Secret Ingredient of Original Stories
Sometimes the more we try to be original, the more hackneyed our stories end up sounding.
8 Signs Your Writing Is Stuck in a Rut – And Why You Should Care
Laziness and fear - a writer's two great nemeses - do their best to keep us stuck in the writing rut.
Why Character Stereotypes Are a Good Thing
Stereotypes can be successfully applied in two ways: we can use them and we can play off them.