How-To Write Lesson 7: Fun and Games

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 …

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How-To Write Lesson 6: B Story

the A-story is the external story line, what happens to the protagonist on the surface, in the outside world. B-story is what's happening inside. As your hero moves along in their journey, what small, internal changes are happening? Are they softening to an idea they...

How-To Build Characters Worth Reading About

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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How-To Write Lesson 4: Catalyst and Debate

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 …

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How-To Study: studying for pros

Make the most of your study-time. Learn faster and better with THESE helpful techniques

How To: Build Your Pitch (or Logline)

Writing your pitch is harder than writing the book but it doesn't have to be. With this basic...

How To Handle Rejection

Writing is hard enough without all the rejection. Here are a few sources and tips on how-to handle...

How To: Build Your Pitch (or Logline)

Writing your pitch is harder than writing the book but it doesn't have to be. With this basic...

How-To: Market Your Book

When it comes to book marketing, let's face it: most of it's expensive and rarely results in real sales. There are so many facets to marketing your story, it can be confusing and overwhelming. That's why, as an Indie Author in the never-ending struggle to get your book noticed, it's important to talk to other …

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#Free Sync Audiobooks for Week 11

This weeks pair of free audiobooks from Sync's Summer Reading Program are: by Ashley Royer | Read by Will Lasley Since the tragic death of his girlfriend, Delia, Luke has refused to speak and can’t seem to come out of his depression, plagued by depressive self-doubt. Desperate to make some positive change in his life, …

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