In the age of video games where it only takes a click of a button for your favorite character to respawn, it’s easy for new writers to fall short when trying to create rising action. Lucky for us, there is one very simple thing to keep in mind to make sure your action actually risesContinue reading “Your Characters Aren’t in Enough Danger”
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What Makes a Powerful Antagonist?
There has been an influx of underdeveloped antagonists in our current society. Between TV, movies, books, and (the main culprit) video games, villain characters have become inhuman and unrealistic. The reason behind this shift is the overwhelming increase in violence and a need to justify it. If the enemy is faceless, nameless and has aContinue reading “What Makes a Powerful Antagonist?”
Day 43s simple task: Day 30 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z You are done! Well, almost. If you are here congratulations, today’s writing should be a breeze. Your probably sick and tired of your work, but who cares, you’re almost done! All you need to do is wrap everything up. Have them go back to their friends. Arrest theContinue reading “Day 43s simple task: Day 30 of a book a month”
Day 42s simple task: Day 29 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z The climax is now! Have your characters fight at full force. Today you can show all of your character development. Have them strategize and plan. Make them both strong and smart. Have them pull from their weaknesses so that they may be strong. All the hate toward theContinue reading “Day 42s simple task: Day 29 of a book a month”
Day 41s simple task: Day 28 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z Rise up! Make the strong. Your main character should overcome their fear. They need to accept the information throw at them and move forward. Have them throw more information back at the villain. Here is a great place to put in the moral of your story. The characterContinue reading “Day 41s simple task: Day 28 of a book a month”
Day 40s simple task: Day 27 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z Plot twist! Is there anything your main character didn’t know about? Who are their parents? Are their friends really their friends? Is the love of his life really a killer? Throw questions at your reader. What information can your villain give out? Is there no cure? Has yourContinue reading “Day 40s simple task: Day 27 of a book a month”
Day 39s simple task: Day 26 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z The trek to the hidden lair can be a long one. It can scare the bravest of me but it cannot weaken their resolve. Let dough creep in and then start the struggle against the last obstacle. Today is the day your readers have been waiting for. PutContinue reading “Day 39s simple task: Day 26 of a book a month”
Day 38s simple task: Day 25 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z Today we think about theme again. You can fully express your theme now. Tell us what lesson you want us to learn. You can tell us right out if your want. Have the theme carry your character to victory. You will also want to start wrapping up subContinue reading “Day 38s simple task: Day 25 of a book a month”
Day 37s simple task: Day 24 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z Today we begin building towards the climax. We need the character to know at this point what the last thing they need to do is. If that’s kiss the groom or kill the king is up to you. They should be mentally preparing themselves for the final event.Continue reading “Day 37s simple task: Day 24 of a book a month”
Day 36s simple task: Day 23 of a book a month
What’s this all about simple tasks? http://wp.me/p5y43M-3z We are getting close to the end. You should start thinking about how it will all resolve. Your character should be different than how they were at the start of the book. Now is a reat time to show them having developed mentally. Whether they have learned toContinue reading “Day 36s simple task: Day 23 of a book a month”
