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Twist Villains: Hate them, love them, write them right.

Twist Villains: Hate them, love them, write them right.

by Spencer McCoy | May 30, 2022 | Character Development, Story Structure

Okay, so controversy in the writing world apparently means twists! Today, I want to address a character trope that’s often said with a pointed eye roll: twist villains. I’m sure you know the type (anything by M. Night Shymalan). But here’s the thing!...
Worldbuilding for SFF – Your Story Takes Place Where??

Worldbuilding for SFF – Your Story Takes Place Where??

by Kejo Black | May 11, 2022 | Composition Advice, Story Structure

So, you’ve got an idea for a book? Fabulous! It’s a work of SciFi/fantasy, you say? Awesome! Ah, and I see you’ve got a list of characters and a general plot of your story. You’re doing great! Now what about a worldbuilding outline? 

Show, Don’t Tell is Bad Advice

Show, Don’t Tell is Bad Advice

by Spencer McCoy | April 25, 2022 | Composition Advice, Story Structure

Ready for some bad advice? Show, don’t tell. I’m going to give you a second to rage at your computer, laptop, or phone…. done? Okay, let’s talk about why it’s the worst advice you can offer a writer. What info does show don’t tell...
Fantasy Worldbuilding and the Three Bears

Fantasy Worldbuilding and the Three Bears

by Spencer McCoy | March 13, 2022 | Character Development, Composition Advice, Story Structure

Fantasy Worldbuilding. Now there’s a topic that I could talk about (or write about in this case) for hours on end. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to creating a world for your story, after all! And you don’t want to mess it up. Too much is...
Outlining Novels, Campfire Style

Outlining Novels, Campfire Style

by Spencer McCoy | March 4, 2022 | Composition Advice, Story Structure

Let’s jump right into today’s topic: outlining novels. This is arguably one of the first steps taken when you’re preparing to finally write that best seller. Campfire writing is an outlining process that helps storytellers learn how to both structure and free-write.

Writing Cliches and How to Avoid Them

Writing Cliches and How to Avoid Them

by Spencer McCoy | March 3, 2022 | Character Development, Composition Advice, Story Structure

An opinion most of us storytellers can agree on is that writing cliches is the ultimate no-go. Don’t do it, nope. And if you do? Better subvert expectations and turn that trope on its head.

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