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How to Learn Storytelling from Stand-Up Comedians

Stand-up comedy is a great American institution – and you may not realize it, but it's also a great source of expert storytellers. Let's take a look at a few of the best comedians of all time and how they can make you a better writer.

Avoiding Deus Ex Machina: How to Create a Satisfying Payoff in Your Novel

Storytelling doesn't have to be ultra efficient, but it does need to make sense. If you've ever watched the ending of a movie and thought "that was convenient," it probably used deus ex machina. Avoid sudden twists of fate and learn how to set up the payoffs in your novel with these tips and examples.

Why Everyone Should Tell Better Stories

Stories have been with us since the beginning of time. Before the written word, if you wanted to pass information to the next generation, you told a story. The same is true today. We’re all storytellers. Storytelling is a skill anyone can learn and it’s one you need for both speaking and writing. Here’s how to hone your skills and captivate others’ attention.

Beat Writers Block and Write Your Novel With This Novel Writing Roadmap

Writing a novel is a long, hard slog, but following this roadmap will help you to avoid wasted time staring at blank screens, going down blind alleys and writing dozens of scenes that have no place in the final novel. Get started today!

Writing Fiction? Watch Out for These 10 Common Mistakes

Struggling from a case of writer's block or wondering what's blocking you on the path to publication? Read on to ensure that you're not making any of these fatal writing errors...

Webinar Replay: The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story with Sacha Black

Do your characters feel... lifeless? Learn how to breathe life into your story and characters in this upcoming webinar with author Sacha Black.

6 Ways to Develop Your Authentic Writing Voice

Struggling to find your own unique authorial voice? Follow these six steps and you'll be writing your authentic self in no time!

Who Are You?: Developing Character Backstory

Every great character has a great backstory. Here's how to develop it and choose what to reveal to your readers.

The Power of Storytelling in Any Situation

Storytelling is the most powerful way to deliver a message. Why is it so effective, and how can you do it in any medium?

Stop Killing Younglings: How to Avoid the Storytelling Mistakes of the "Star Wars" Prequels

There were many missteps in the "Star Wars" prequel films, not least of all the invention of Jar-Jar Binks. Here's how to avoid those same mistakes in your work. How wude!

Are You a Gamer? The Best of Plotting and Pantsing

You can outline a story in great detail... but should you? What happens when you have a new idea in the middle of writing? Instead of having to retool your whole outline, learn to craft your story to allow for surprise—both for you and for your reader.

How to Write a Mind-Blowing Plot Twist like Gone Girl

As an author, don’t you want to create the mind-blowing plot twist that leaves readers begging you to write more books? Maybe the kind that result in big movie deals… Wait. If your writing is a means to an end, it’s doubtful your plot twist will make the big bang needed to get on the big screen. Because you can’t force a plot twist; readers will smell it a mile away. Do it authentically and you’ll create a feverish tension that keeps readers turning the pages to see how this new twist will play out next. Or you’ll end on a final piece of information that changes everything, resonating with readers long after the last page. Here’s how it works.

4 Plot Mistakes You Might Be Making

Sometimes it’s hard to see plot problems while you’re writing and you don’t notice them until the end. This will send some writers into a downward spiral of negative self-talk. Others will white-knuckle their way through half-hearted revisions. Here are a few common plot pitfalls and what you can do to rectify them.

Why Every Heroine Does Not Need a Love Interest

There are almost no authors writing female characters that don't depend on a romance subplot to carry a book. That's because the Hero's Journey, Campbell's famous framework for the classic tale of a hero on a quest, doesn't work well for a female protagonist.

How to Master "Show, Don't Tell"

Is "show, don't tell" useful writing advice? Author Kyle A. Massa goes deep on the subject in this article.

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How to Use ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid in the Classroom

How to Learn Storytelling from Stand-Up Comedians

Avoiding Deus Ex Machina: How to Create a Satisfying Payoff in Your Novel

Why Everyone Should Tell Better Stories

Beat Writers Block and Write Your Novel With This Novel Writing Roadmap

Writing Fiction? Watch Out for These 10 Common Mistakes

Webinar Replay: The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story with Sacha Black

6 Ways to Develop Your Authentic Writing Voice

Who Are You?: Developing Character Backstory

The Power of Storytelling in Any Situation

Stop Killing Younglings: How to Avoid the Storytelling Mistakes of the "Star Wars" Prequels

Are You a Gamer? The Best of Plotting and Pantsing

How to Write a Mind-Blowing Plot Twist like Gone Girl

4 Plot Mistakes You Might Be Making

Why Every Heroine Does Not Need a Love Interest

How to Master "Show, Don't Tell"

Grammar Guide

You're Currently Browsing:

Articles about narrative

The Writing Process

Blogging and Content Writing

Grammar Rules

Business Writing

Writing Apps

How to Use ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid in the Classroom

How to Learn Storytelling from Stand-Up Comedians

Avoiding Deus Ex Machina: How to Create a Satisfying Payoff in Your Novel

Why Everyone Should Tell Better Stories

Beat Writers Block and Write Your Novel With This Novel Writing Roadmap

Writing Fiction? Watch Out for These 10 Common Mistakes

Webinar Replay: The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story with Sacha Black

6 Ways to Develop Your Authentic Writing Voice

Who Are You?: Developing Character Backstory

The Power of Storytelling in Any Situation

Stop Killing Younglings: How to Avoid the Storytelling Mistakes of the "Star Wars" Prequels

Are You a Gamer? The Best of Plotting and Pantsing

How to Write a Mind-Blowing Plot Twist like Gone Girl

4 Plot Mistakes You Might Be Making

Why Every Heroine Does Not Need a Love Interest

How to Master "Show, Don't Tell"

Grammar Guide

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