List of story ideas

A list of weanesses to assist in your creative writing. Print copy & paste or download this list in PDF, Excel, Word, CSV, Json formats. One of the most important things to remember when writing characters is that they are humans, just like you and me. They have strengths and weaknesses just like anyone else. It is important to be aware of these things so that your readers can understand your characters better and connect with them on a more personal level. This list can help you find the…

Character Building Checklist - Tips and resources to help you develop well-rounded, compelling characters in your writing.

Anyone who has been hanging around this #blog for any length of time will know that I am always banging on about how a character’s #motives, #goals and #conflict together form the basis of any good #story. And so, better late than never, I decided it was probably time for me to knock together a little list of #character goals. #amwriting #writetip #writingtip #fiction

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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 →

If you're looking to add some depth to your story, but don't want to cop out to a classic romance trope, here are some ideas of subplots to use in your project! Most recently, I've been experimenting with how the story changes by rewriting the main plot with different side characters perceiving themselves as the main character. Think of the biblical Judas, or even Cato from the Hunger Games as an example. What subplots have you used or read recently? What would you add to the list?…

Opening scenes are often written first and edited so many times, that after a while it’s easy to overlook the fact that they may no longer be the best choice, and that there may be more effective ways to begin your story. How well does your opening scene… Grab the reader’s attention? Introduce the main…

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How to begin your story

Fiction is full of jealous, cruel and otherwise flawed characters. This character flaw list explores common personality weaknesses. Use it for inspiration.

Someone need to write story with this trope, especially the "dumb CEO who runs their company to the ground" 🤣😭

Here is the 5 most common ways to start a story.