How to make a story interesting

Unreliable narrators allow you to get more creative with how you tell your story, which can make it more complex and interesting to read. However, writing an unreliable narrator is no easy feat, since there are many things you need to do well throughout the entire narrative in order to make the character authentically misleading.

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Character motivations are the driving force behind all stories. Without motivation, no one would want to go off on an adventure, take risks, fall in love, or do any of the things that make a story worth reading. Motivation is necessary in order for a story to have any plot, since motivation is what determines characters' actions. However, it’s not always easy to give characters believable and interesting motives. If you need a little help understanding character motives, check out this…

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What's the most important part of your story? The aha moment, of course! Today we're studying what makes this moment so emotional and memorable.

Are you a beginner writer just starting to explore the world of creative writing? If so, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the thought of coming up with interesting and complex characters for your story. Don't worry – developing characters in your fiction writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. With these easy character development tips for beginner writers, you will soon find yourself creating characters that are full of depth and personality. #creativewriting #characterwriting

Writing from a guy’s POV is something I find kind of hard. It’s interesting but it also requires some different things than writing from a girl’s POV. Since I am a girl, girly thi…

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Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out... Read Article →

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Writing a character who's smarter than you can be intimidating, but you don't need to be afraid of writing genius characters. J.S. Morin offers some tips.

Tips on how to write a mystery novel that is well structured and emotionally compelling.

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“Show, don’t tell” is a phrase that is said so often in writing classes, workshops, and while editing that it’s understandable that many writers are absolutely sick of hearing it. However, as frustrating as that is, it’s with good reason—it’s good advice. If you want to learn how to utilize this technique in your own writing, check out this article!

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