The Cogs and Gears Storytellers

Writer’s block: how to overcome it and finish your story

The reasons why a story gets stuck can be…

3 components of a strong narrative conflict

The conflict is the one single component that will make a…

Do We Really Need to Know ‘Everything’ About Our Characters?

What do we mean when we say that we need…

Are Author and Narrator the Same Thing?

No. The author and the narrator are never the same. And this…

Act II: a nightmare journey that never leaves hope off the cards

Act II is where the story truly…

THE WRITER’S VOCABULARY — CHAPTERS

Chapters: how to use this powerful storytelling tool

Offer your readers a solid Act I and they’ll want to see the story to the end

The opening might be the…

Why a Character’s Blue Eyes Are Not Enough to Define Them

How to Create Characters That Are Your Readers’ Best Friends

How to create a character is maybe one of the most tricky aspects of the storytelling business. It’s so very personal. Here are some pointers…