by Cole Salao
Children are tricky to write well. You want them to exist on their own but not feel like a burden to the story. Too often, children in stories either come across as annoyingly precocious or melodramatic. So why even bother? Why put yourself through the struggle of...
by Cole Salao
Writing a story with multiple storylines is like conducting an orchestra. Each instrument (or storyline) must play its part in harmony, or the whole performance can fall apart. While juggling multiple plots can make your story richer and more dynamic, it also comes...
by Cole Salao
Readers thirst for complex, believable characters. But creating them can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. You might find yourself asking: What drives this character? What makes them feel real? A way to create those layers is using the shadow. This is...
by Cole Salao
Why do some stories stick with us? Whether it’s a fairytale you heard as a kid, a classic novel, or your favorite movie, the same basic plots keep showing up. But how do these plots work? Can understanding them make you a better writer? Let’s break it all down. The 7...
by Cole Salao
Great stories are full of surprises. One moment, everything seems fine, and the next, a shocking twist changes the story completely. This sudden reversal has a name: Peripeteia. What Is Peripeteia? Peripeteia (pronounced peh-ri-puh-TEE-uh) is a fancy word for a plot...
by Cole Salao
Writing a book is hard enough. But finding the money to bring it to life? That’s a whole new challenge. If you’re strapped for cash, crowdfunding might just be the solution you’ve been searching for. But before you dive in, it’s important to know how it works,...
