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Ep. 598: 13 Rules to Be a Better Beta Reader
Not all beta readers are created equal. Just as you can learn to be a better writer, you can also learn to be a better beta reader.
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Ep. 597: How to Structure Stories With Multiple Main Characters?
How you structure a story with multiple main characters will depend on which type of plot you’re working with.
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Ep. 596: 7 Tips for Opening Your Story In Medias Res
Discover the pros and cons of opening your story in medias res (or “in the middle” of action) and use these tips to refine your use of it.
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Ep. 595: Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About In Medias Res
Is opening your story in medias res compatible with the Three-Act Structure? The secret is in understanding how the First Act functions.
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Ep. 594: 8 Ways to Avoid Cardboard Characters (and Plot Contrivances While You’re At It)
If your story suffers from cardboard characters, it probably also suffers from plot contrivances. Good news: if you fix one, you fix both.
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Ep. 593: Understanding the New Normal World of a Story’s Resolution
In many ways, the New Normal World of a story’s Resolution is what successfully completes the context of the entire story.
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Ep. 592: Understanding the Underworld of a Story’s Third Act
The Underworld of a Story’s Third Act is symbolically important for creating powerful and realistic change with your characters and plot.
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Ep. 590: Understanding the Normal World of a Story’s First Act
Authors need to understand the four “worlds” represented within a story’s structure, the first of which is the Normal World of the First Act.
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Ep. 589: Deepening Your Story’s Theme With the Thematic Square
If you want to deepen the complexity of your story’s theme, one tool you can employ is Robert McKee’s thematic square.
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