The Shape of Stories by Kay Keppler
The Shape of Stories can be graphed. At least that is what Kurt Vonnegut thought and AI is confirming.
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Working through Writer’s Block by Kay Keppler
When your writing is stalled, you might think you’re having writer’s block. Figuring out what questions you should ask will help you clarify what you need to know—and what you need to do—to move forward.
Finding the Heart of Your Story by Kay Keppler
You do not want a reader who is determined to read your book to fall asleep while they’re still in the first chapter because you stopped revising too soon. When you find the heart of your story and reveal that to the reader, you’ll keep them engaged.
Fixing a Sagging Middle in Your Novel by Kay Keppler
Four common issues will force the air out of your manuscript faster than a needle can pop a balloon. Find out how to fix these issues and repair the sagging middle of your story.
Outlining Your Novel by Kay Keppler
If you’re stuck on your book, try outlining your novel. If you hate rigid outlining, doing a brainstorming page might change your mind about how you plan out your book. Read on for more tips on outlining your novel.
Avoiding Character Stereotypes by Kay Keppler
How careful are you when you describe your characters? Have you ever—or ever been tempted—to fall into clichés to get your point across? If you can avoid character stereotypes, you can strengthen your writing and keep your reader captivated.
Improving Dialogue, aka, Cutting Exposition by Kay Keppler
Tips and advice on how to improve the dialogue and cut exposition in your fiction from prolific writer of science fiction, urban fantasy, and comic books, Chuck Wendig, shared by novelist and editor, Kay Keppler.
Making It Happen: Characters with Agency by Kay Keppler
Discover how to craft a story and characters readers love by creating a main character with agency, including a clear goal, motivation, and conflict by editor and novelist, Kay Keppler.
Building Plot in Your Story by Kay Keppler
If plot stymies you, as it does many people, you might be able to stimulate some ideas by thinking about your characters and what is likely to happen to a person like that. Ask yourself these questions. By novelist and editor, Kay Kappler.
Hook Your Readers With Great Beginnings and Endings by Kay Keppler
Hook your readers with great beginnings and endings. If readers don’t like your opening scene, they won’t read the rest of the book. But if your last scene doesn’t provide a pay-off, you’ve failed them—and they won’t read your next book.
Reading “Bad” Books by Kay Keppler
You don’t learn how to write only by reading books you enjoy. You also learn how to write by reading books you dislike. So why should you read (even if you don’t finish) books you don’t like?
Four Exercises for Better Revision by Kay Keppler
Writing a novel is only the first step. You still need to revise it to make it as polished as you can. Even if you think it’s ready for prime time, try these four exercises to spot areas that could be improved.
So You Want to Write a Novel by Kay Keppler
If you want to want to write a novel, but the idea of writing a 100,000-word novel overwhelms you, start by thinking and planning your story in acts. Lots of ways to do that…
Your Plot: It’s Not Just What Happens by Kay Keppler
Plot isn’t just what happens. Each scene must be connected to the next by cause and effect. The action of the second scene is a consequence of the action in the first. Here’s what we mean…
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