Whether you’re writing a novel, screenplay, or the story to a video game, there are 39 storytelling tips and techniques that will guarantee you write your best story. These tips and techniques have been proven time and again. They are the secrets to what really makes a great story. And they are the criteria that …
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When it comes to novel writing, plot is king. When you write a gripping plot that keeps flowing from one page to the next, you create a real page turner that readers will love. It starts with having a great idea. Once you have the idea and a solid premise, you’re ready to create the …
Writing characters that work together as an ensemble cast, and that develop together throughout the story, is a real art. It’s about contrast, balance and psychology. Use the following 8 tips to create an ensemble cast of characters who grow together throughout the story. 8 Tips For A Strong Ensemble Cast Of Characters That …
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Writing emotional stories readers care about is a challenge. It’s also the most rewarding thing any writer can achieve. When you make readers feel what your protagonist feels. When you change your readers by taking them on a spiritually enriching story. When you make your readers cry, laugh, scream, or punch their bedroom wall. That’s …
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A good story should be full of conflict. And the conflict should build as the plot progresses. Without high conflict readers will nod off to la la land. But writing conflict in a story is more complicated than simply having characters shout at each other and throw punches. You’ve got to understand the psychology of …
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When it comes to writing a novel, screenplay, or game story, the fictional world is your home. When you write an exceptional fictional world, such as those in Avatar, Final Fantasy VII, Middle Earth or Westeros, you create the equivalent of a fantasy-vacation: somewhere readers, players or viewers can escape to. Writing a good fictional …
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There are many powerful life lessons stories teach. Not just moral lessons, but psychological lessons, spiritual lessons, and life lessons.When you grasp the core concepts of storytelling, you’ll understand why stories are so powerful. You know where you want to go in your life. You feel the burning motivation inside of you to …
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“Imagination is a force that can actually manifest a reality. Don’t put limitations on yourself. Others will do that for you.” — James Cameron quote. James Cameron says Avatar was inspired by his dreams. Our dreams are one of the most potent sources of inspiration. There are many techniques we can use to tap into …
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In this free tutorial you will learn how to design a book cover that you can be proud of. And it will take less than an hour. I love the creativity of indie authors. There are many fantastic indie novels on the market. But there is one area where indie writers could stand to …
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In this articles we’ll look at 10 amazing facts about Avatar and explain Avatar’s plot, ending, and all the wonderful different mythologies that are in the movie. So, let’s get started. Now that the World Of Avatar attractions are being opened in Disney parks, and we are all packing our bags to head out to …
In this feature article I look at how method acting works and how and why both actors and writers should use the technique. Whether you’re an actor or writer, or a fan of the arts, I hope you enjoy this article. My mission on Fiction Earth is to share my love of stories in all …
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King Kong. What inspired the giant beast? Could King Kong have once been real? Does science support the giant ape? Let’s get King Kong explained. Have you ever wondered who came up with King Kong, and why? The answer to the former question is filmmaker Merian C.Cooper. The second question requires a more thorough …
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As much as we authors hate to admit it, the marketing of a book is as important, if not more important, than the book itself – at least as far as sales are concerned. Want proof? Fifty Shades. There’s your proof. But seriously. Take a look at the top 100 bestselling ebooks of the past …
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Today I’m going to be discussing how to expand on a novel idea. If you read my post yesterday about How to come up with novel ideas then you will have seen that I created a few ideas off the top of my head. The idea I’ll be working with today is a dystopian love story …