As a storyteller, I enjoy finding a powerful narrative, even when the emotions it stirs are anger, sadness. I recently viewed the video for the song Gay Goth Scene by The Hidden Cameras. This music video is an award-winning short film that took my breath away with its stark portrayal of high school bullying. Please…
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Pacing: A brief thought
Pacing, without a doubt, will make or break your story. I’ve seen a number of good articles on pacing (links at the bottom); however, I want to talk in more general terms than these articles. I think of pacing as the “heartbeat” of your story. So, in my mind, that pace is fluid—it can begin…
Character motivation: a brief thought
Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water. —Kurt Vonnegut Knowing your character’s motivation, while seeming simple, isn’t always easy. First, different scenes will have different motivation. For example, in a murder mystery, the main motivation of the protagonist will be to solve the mystery. In another scene, the…
The dreams of characters — a brief thought
When writing characters, do we ever stop to consider the characters’ dreams? The things, places, and people that our characters dream about—including daydream—tell the reader so much about the true motivation and desires of our characters. How characters interact with their fantasies tell us much about the character: do they indulge their fantasies, do they…
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