by Richard Evans | Nov 6, 2024 | Essential story structure, Plotting
Crafting Escalating Conflict in Your Story Ratcheting Up the Tension. Escalating conflict is the fuel that keeps readers turning pages. It’s the element that adds intensity, propels the plot forward, and raises stakes for your characters. When done well, escalating...
by Richard Evans | Nov 6, 2024 | Characters, Essential story structure
Crafting a Compelling Protagonist The Art of a Compelling Lead: Shaping Your Story’s Heart When it comes to storytelling, one of the most vital elements that can grip, inspire, and move readers is the journey of the protagonist. This central character not only serves...
by Richard Evans | Nov 6, 2024 | 600 Words, Writing Tips
When a Master Speaks - Listen Writing with Kindness: Embrace Imperfection and Find Your Voice When a master mentor like Larry Moss speaks, creatives across disciplines should pause to listen and learn. Acclaimed by actors like Hilary Swank and Leonardo DiCaprio, Moss...
by Richard Evans | Nov 6, 2024 | Characters, Essential story structure
Building a Memorable Antagonist The Heart of the Story: Crafting a Compelling Antagonist In storytelling, a well-crafted antagonist is just as vital as the protagonist. They provide the friction that fuels the story, challenge the protagonist’s beliefs and goals, and...
by Richard Evans | Nov 3, 2024 | 600 Words
A Moment of Reflection Can you keep a secret? Almost every day we can add a secret thought of remorse or avarice to the list. A thought that is kept private, never shared. Or maybe a wish to be somewhere or someone else. Secrets are prickly sins, and we never expose...
