Most stories can be divided into Acts. Some swear by a 3-act structure, others by 4, but regardless of how you break down a movie or book, Act 1 is an introduction to the characters, the world, and the problem, and Act 2 is when the hero gets into the action. Act 2 is where…
Month: January 2018
The world is a dumpster fire-Don’t you want happy stories?
I keep hearing that consumers want “lighter fare” and escapism in their media. The world is a mess, people say, so people crave stories that take them to a happier place. And yet, dystopian and dark fantasy continue to do really well, and many of the top television shows, movies, and books right now take…
Welcome, Em Shotwell!
You’re in for a treat today, friends! A guest post by the lovely Em Shotwell, my friend and fellow PitchWars mentee. Read all about her new release, below! Welcome, Em! Down here, we have a saying: “Here in the south we don’t hide our crazy, we parade it around on the front porch and give…
So Shiny!
Is there anything a writer loves more than a new, shiny story idea? Well, maybe a book deal. But, on the creative side, a new story idea, freshly imagined, is pretty high up there on the list of things that get us excited. Like all writers, I, too, love a shiny new idea, but as…