How to Craft Complex Plots by Introducing Side Quests
Do you often struggle to write full-length novels, never sure how to fill the gaps in your story without writing filler or fluff? In today's episode, Kristen breaks down one
Three Simple Steps to a Satisfying Writing Session
Do you often get lost in research rabbit holes or relentlessly re-read old work? Do you toggle between chapters in search of scenes you “feel” like writing — or often
How to Level Up Your Writing & Storytelling Skills
Storytelling is both an art and a craft — and like any craft, the skills required to write great stories can be taught and learned. What are some of the other steps you can take
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Crafting Subplots
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/subplots Subplots are more than just a secondary plotline in a story; They're secondary conflicts that arise from characters’ action
How to Test the Strength of Your Shiny New Story Idea
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/potential Shiny new story ideas are doubtless tempting to pursue. The only issue? Some story ideas simply aren’t worth developing. In tod
33 Ways to Write Stronger Characters
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/strongercharacters If you want readers to invest in your characters and their journeys, then you must craft characters that readers can bel
My Favorite Method for Building Characters’ Personalities
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/personalities To fill our stories with characters who feel as real as the people around us, we must delve deeper than classic archetypes an
How to Craft Positive Character Arcs
A character arc is a sequence of events that details a character’s internal struggle. In today's episode, Kristen Kieffer breaks down how to craft powerful positive change a
147: How (& Why) To Write Inclusive Fiction
To write inclusively is to take an active role in improving how marginalized communities are represented in literature by including a diverse cast of characters in your stories. Wh
146: How to Define Your Character’s Ghost
Past events hold the power to shape who your character is and how they act when your story begins. With that in mind, today's episode takes a deep dive into backstory, explori
145: Should You Follow Popular Writing Rules?
Popular writing rules exist for a reason. Or do they? Writing is both an art and a craft. While language and storytelling serve as forms of self-expression, one can also learn stru
139: 7 Ways Audio Can Make Editing Fast & Easy
Did you know that audio can prove a powerful tool in writers' arsenals, especially when editing? Dustin Maxey, author and founder of Edit Out Loud, explains why and how you ca