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3 components of a strong narrative conflict
3 components of a strong narrative conflict
The conflict is the one single component that will make a strong narrative. How to create one that will support and carry the entire story?
JazzFeathers
Aug 30, 2022
Act II: a nightmare journey that never leaves hope off the cards
Act II: a nightmare journey that never leaves hope off the cards
Act II is where the story truly expresses itself, and it does it one terrible crisis after another. But there should always be hope at the…
JazzFeathers
Jan 21, 2022
Chapters: how to use this powerful storytelling tool
Chapters: how to use this powerful storytelling tool
We tend to use chapter breaks pragmatically, but do you know an emotional use will irrevocably bind the reader to the story?
JazzFeathers
Jan 19, 2022
Give Your NaNoWriMo Story the Fairest Chance at Being Finished
Give Your NaNoWriMo Story the Fairest Chance at Being Finished
Writing the first draft of a novel in 30 days might seem daunting, but it is possible. Just don’t rely on inspiration.
JazzFeathers
Sep 12, 2021
A Quick Guide to the 3-Act Story Structure
A Quick Guide to the 3-Act Story Structure
The 3-Act Story Structure is the most basic of all storytelling templates. It will help navigate any more complex story template
JazzFeathers
Aug 12, 2021
Conflict is the engine of the story and this is how it makes it tick
Conflict is the engine of the story and this is how it makes it tick
Conflict is created by the opposition between the protagonist’s and the antagonist’s desires
JazzFeathers
Aug 1, 2021
How the narrator’s position colours the entire story and its themes
How the narrator’s position colours the entire story and its themes
Standing by the characters: the secret of the narrator’s superpower
JazzFeathers
Jul 28, 2021
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Flashbacks That Work
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Flashbacks That Work
Time-Disruptive techniques depend greatly on the author’s intuition. Flashback is the more structured of them all.
JazzFeathers
Jun 23, 2020
Why I Plot Before and After the First Draft
Why I Plot Before and After the First Draft
Plotting isn’t the evil of creative writing. Even pantsers may find use in an outline.
JazzFeathers
May 24, 2020
From Clues to Revelation: The Magic of Foreshadowing in Crafting a Memorable Story
From Clues to Revelation: The Magic of Foreshadowing in Crafting a ...
Foreshadowing is probably one of the most elusive narrative techniques involving time. But when mastered, it has huge potentialities.
JazzFeathers
May 20, 2020
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