Writing Roots

The last few pages of a book are what’s known as the denouement or falling action. This is where your main plot gets tied into a neat bow and the characters settle into the new world order. Of course,...

29 Jun 202311min

The final act is where everything comes together. The main character’s arc reaches its breaking points, and then they succeed. A lot goes into this final piece of the story, from the footholds you’ve ...

27 Jun 202311min

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic in the world today. From funny TikTok filters to a partial cause for the WGA strike, AI is becoming a larger part of our daily lives and, in particular, ...

24 Jun 202332min

Everything you’ve been writing has built to this moment. While Act I draws the reader in and Act II keeps them around, Act III is where their perceptions, good or bad, are solidified. When you’re buil...

22 Jun 202311min

Most of a character’s growth will happen during act two. This is where they face the most challenges, have opportunity to doubt the lie they believe about themselves, and really make those lasting bon...

19 Jun 202310min

The halfway point is an often overlook key moment in stories and story creation. Yet it is vital for the character arc and the plot as a whole. It’s the turning point when the characters begin to take...

15 Jun 202311min

Act II is where everything happens. It’s when the characters go through the necessary challenges to learn, grow, and change. It’s when the villain accumulates the power they need to accomplish their g...

12 Jun 202311min

The first act is a key piece in establishing your character. It’s during this time that you need to show who they are, what they want, and what they believe about themselves and the world. The most gr...

8 Jun 202311min