by Yen Cabag
Whether you are reading or writing a fantasy novel, it can be helpful to have basic knowledge of mythical creatures. Although fantasy editors tend to frown upon using tropes and clichés, these can still provide a good source of inspiration for your writing. ...
by Yen Cabag
Stories have the power to transport us to entirely new worlds. But in most cases, a good story doesn’t start by just throwing the helpless reader into the middle of the action—they need some background first to understand what kind of world they’re getting...
by Yen Cabag
Writing scripts or screenplays for movies and TV shows is a dream for many aspiring writers. Instead of sharing a story via the written word, screenplays and scripts are meant to be performed, and therefore experienced by the audience in a visual way. Because of this...
by Yen Cabag
The basic plot diagram for stories typically begins with an exposition. Then you introduce the conflict, heighten the problem through rising action, hit the climax, and taper off to a denouement. Wait… a what? Don’t worry, there’s no need to...
by Yen Cabag
Conflict is what makes any story interesting. A story about a boy waking up, going to school, sitting in classes, coming home, and going to bed is not very exciting. But add a conflict—maybe a bully or a difficult exam coming up—and the story comes to life. The...
by Yen Cabag
How many times have you felt yourself transported to a whole new world or time in history, simply by reading a great book? Your imagination is able to conjure up images of a land you’ve never seen only because you read about them in a story. The setting of a...
