How to Build a Character Profile That Actually Holds Up in Drafts + Revisions
If you’ve never had a character’s eyes change color halfway through a book, I’m happy…
The Best Three Act Structure Template to Plot Your Story
If your story is starting to feel more like a collection of vibes than a…
The Best Storytelling Models for Writers, Marketers, and Creators
Storytelling is everywhere. From novels and movies to social media captions and email subject lines,…
3 Must-Read Books on Story Structure for Aspiring Novelists
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering why your story isn’t…
7 Steps to Write a Powerful Character Arc (with Examples + Template)
At the heart of every unforgettable story lies a great character arc. It’s the transformation—or…
Rules of Writing: The Top 5 You Might Be Breaking
You’ve decided to write a book and chances are good that you’ve spent any time…
Write Like Someone is Waiting
We’ve all heard the term “Dance like no one is watching.” It’s about letting go,…
7 Quotes Every New Writer Needs to Hear
As a writer, we often question every step we make. Here are 7 essential quotes to help you stay on the path.
The Em Dash Dilemma: Has AI ruined our favorite punctuation?
I have a favorite punctuation mark: it’s the em dash. Here’s how you can easily add them into your writing—because you should.
11 Questions That will Help you Write a Book
So you’ve decided to write a book. First off… congratulations, Alice. You’re in for a…
Complete Character Profile Template for Writers (Free + Editable Worksheet)
If you’ve ever caught a detail change halfway through revisions—an eye color, a hometown, a…
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling
Who better to learn the guidelines of storytelling than from the company that creates cartoon stories that make you feel every emotion? This list of 22 Rules of Storytelling comes from Pixar and shared here to inspire writers and marketers alike.