Welcome to lesson 7 in our Save The Cat beat sheet series on story structure: beat 8! Beat 8 is called fun and games and it involves multiple scenes. It also runs through 1/3 of your novel. Yeah, it is big and important. It takes place throughout the 20-to-50% mark in your story. And just …
Words are my jam. My favorite thing on the planet. You know, after God, oxygen, sunlight, food and shelter. I came across this word that I wanted to share because I think it's relevant (and sounds funny): Fudgel (v) Definition: "Pretending to work when you're not actually doing anything at all." Example: Sometimes fudgeling can …
Since the weather here in the Central Valley has finally cooled down, I am ramping up my oven. Since baking is one of my favorite past times, I thought I should share another recipe I fall back on when I'm the mood for something sweet: cheesecake. I love cheesecake, but over the years I have …
This a post that has been on my mind for some time. Though my recent posts have focused solely on the Save The Cat Beat Sheet formula for building a narrative, the most vital part of any writers narrative is character. Let's dive in! The Why's and Types Why use archetypes? you might be wondering. …
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Sorry about the delay in posting. Sometimes life happens and we just have to go with the flow. Speaking of flow... This week's section of Save the Cat's structure for storytelling covers the Catalyst and debate. They are two separate points of story which go hand-in-hand. Before we get into it, here are a few …
Welcome back! It's time for the second lesson in the how-to write series. This week we are looking at the opening image, the first beat in your story. You can find some great info and graphics here, at the Save The Cat website that can help if you feel lost. If you haven't visited yet, …
What is a story? In the simplest of terms, a story is anything told. The Oxford English Dictionary defines story as “An account of a series of events, facts, etc., given in order and with the establishing of connections between them; a narration, a story, an account” (“narrative”). When we tell a story, we are …
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