568: Ep. #568: 6 Questions to Help You Avoid Repetitive Scenes
Find out what defines repetitive scenes, as well as strategies for recognizing and avoiding them in your fiction.
527: Ep. 527: 5 Questions About Scene Sequences
Scene sequences bring together a series of individual scenes into a distinct narrative section, united by focus, location, and/or theme.
505: Ep. 505: 15 Productive Tasks You Can Still Do Even When You Don’t Feel Like Writing
If you find you don't feel like writing right now, here's a list of 15 important writing tasks you may be more in the mood for.
Ep. 482: This Is How to Transform Info Dumps Into Exciting Plot Reveals
Mysteries, clues, and plot twists are great for hooking readers--as long as they are not powered by info dumps. Here are 5 principles for creating exciting plot reveals
Ep. 467: How to Write Interesting Scenes
Interesting stories are the result of interesting scenes. Here are ten ways to create a gripping story from the scene level up.
Ep. 461: 4 Pacing Tricks to Keep Readers’ Attention
Check out four surprisingly marvelous pacing tricks you can use to grab your audience's attention and keep them riveted throughout your story.
Ep. 452: The 10-Step Checklist to Writing an Above-Average Novel
On your way to writing an above-average novel, learn how to apply these ten straightforward solutions to common fiction problems.
Ep. 445: Story Structure Q and A: 6 Outstanding Questions About Structure
Have questions about story structure? The best way to find good answers is to ask good questions. Here are six excellent questions about story structure.
Ep. 433: How to Intertwine Plot, Character, and Theme in Every Scene
As the foundations of story itself, plot, character, and theme must be present in every scene. Discover how to ensure these elements always do their job.
Your Ultimate First Chapter Checklist, Pt. 2: Writing the Opening Chapter
The opening scene is special in many ways. It takes the normal duties of a normal scene and amplifies them into a microcosm of the entire story to come. Here are five things your o
4 Reasons You’re Confused About Scene Structure (With Examples)
Confused about scene/sequel? You probably know more than you realize. Here are five facts about scene structure to help you stop overthinking.
A New Way to Think About Scene Structure
Learn a simple secondary tool you can bring in as a support for the classic (but sometimes mechanical) approach to scene structure.
