NaNoPrepMo Day 9: Two Basic Plot Structures
JadeUnderstanding plot structure is crucial for anyone diving into the realm of storytelling. Itās like the skeleton that gives a body its form, or the blueprint for building a house.…
NaNoPrepMo Week 2 Round-Up: Characters!
Over the past few posts, we've embarked on a deep dive into the art of character crafting. Here's a brief recap: Character Dynamics: Using the iconic trio from "Star Trek"…
NaNoPrepMo Day 8: Character Arcs
A character arc, simply put, is the transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story. If the plot is the external journey, then the character…
NaNoPrepMo Day 7: Individual Characters
Building on our exploration of the dynamic trio from "Star Trek," there's another storytelling element to explore: individual character depth. While relationships between characters can drive a story forward, it's…
NaNoPrepMo Day 6: Character Relationships
The way characters interact with each other, and bounce off one another, is an often underappreciated part of storytelling - and there's no better pop culture example than the infamous…
NaNoPrepMo Week One: Wrap Up
As I wrap up the first week of our NaNoWriMo preparation series, it's a good time to pause and reflect on the strategies we've covered. First, crafting a strategy for…
NaNoPrepMo Day 5: Setting the setting
Today I'm going to talk about a crucial element of your novel -- the setting -- while indulging in one of my favourite period dramas: Elizabeth Gaskell's North & South.…
NaNoPrepMo Day 4: Story Concepts using the Key Scenes approach
It's a pretty familiar occurrence to anyone who's been writing for a while. You're probably doing something mundane, like washing dishes or going for a walk. Not thinking about much.…
NaNoPrepMo Day 3: Genres
Welcome back to my 30-day series on preparing for NaNoWriMo. So far, we've tackled what NaNoWriMo is, and how to set realistic writing goals. Today, let's delve into choosing the…
NaNoPrepMo Day 2: Goal-setting
Welcome back to my 30-day series on preparing for NaNoWriMo. In my last post, I delved into what NaNoWriMo is and why you might want to jump in. Today, I…
