by Cole Salao
When it comes to writing, the setting is mostly a fixed element; a backdrop against which you paint a world full of memorable characters and compelling plots. You’ve heard of plot-driven and character-driven stories, but rarely do we talk about setting-driven...
by Cole Salao
When the book was first released in 2001, André Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name was praised by readers and critics alike. When the film adaptation came out in 2017, it became a global sensation. Set on the Italian Riviera, this powerful novel follows a romance...
by Cole Salao |
All stories eventually come to an end, which is why the best endings are bittersweet. You’ve invested your time and attention getting to know the characters, setting, and story, which is why you’re you’re both pleased and sad when they’re...
by Cole Salao
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a plotter or a pantser; any story you write must have a purposeful progression of events that readers follow towards a conclusion. After all, how can you tell a story if there’s no meaningful movement? Some passages...
by Cole Salao
Well-crafted stories can be magical, but the writers behind them aren’t magicians who can simply wave to make a fully-realized book appear in front of them. In fact, it takes a lot of time and effort to create a single story that people will enjoy. And more...
