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 Read more…
Keys to writing a good story, book or novel 1) Premise The premise is basically what the story is all about. Though there are many different definitions as to precisely what a premise is, it can be widely thought of to be the overarching theme of the Read more…
If you love gaming but don’t love work, here’s a bit of good news. You can use the principles of game design and gamification to turn your work into a game. That’s precisely what big businesses are beginning to do. Enterprises have been captivated by gamification for the past few Read more…
5: Use Games to Boost Energy: One of the most apparent effects gaming has on players is that it makes them feel more energised, more excited, more alive. You get bored in day to day life so you jump into a game and get a visceral boost of excitement. Well, Read more…
Writing a novel requires mastery of many different aspects: dialogue, scene descriptions, plotting, narrative voice… but perhaps the single most important skill is the ability to write good characters. The reason is simple. Of all the things people are drawn to, they are most drawn to other people. It’s the Read more…
In this section of our complete guide to writing a novel, I’ll be discussing how to create a premise. But, it seems that the word “Premise” has multiple understandings (three major ones), all of which we need to get to grips with. Here are the three understandings of a premise. Read more…
Today I’m going to be discussing how to come up with ideas for a novel, but not just any novel, a novel that will captivate readers and sell in the millions… or if not in the millions, at least enough to see a bit of a peak in your finances. Read more…