Tag: Stories

  • Should you Kill Every Character?

    Should you Kill Every Character?

    Should you kill a Character? Why? Some Characters create issues. It may be voluntary. It may be accidental. Either way, as the main rule, high stakes create stark consequences. And in the aftermath a Character is going to blame another. And in most cases she will want Retribution. Summary – Should you kill Characters &…

  • How to Summarize a Story in 1 Sentence?

    How to Summarize a Story in 1 Sentence?

    A Story is easier to Understand & Present if it can be summarized. It also allows you to Pitch it more progressively. If a potential client is interested in your Story but cannot hear too much of it. Finally, It offers you the concision you need to Remember all your core Storylines. Because, you’ll write…

  • How do you make the Narrator a Character?

    How do you make the Narrator a Character?

    The Narrator can be a Character met in the Story, observing the Story, orienting the Story. Here’s a simple process on how to integrate her. Summary – 4 steps to an Integrated Narrator Define Who the Narrator is. What is her Relationships with the other Characters? What’s her Goal, other than narrating the Story? Why…

  • How to Write Allegories that stay with you?

    The Little sister of Time… Death. Words are Images.An Allegory is an Icon, an Idol that will generate Fear, Hope, Joy, Courage.Link your Images together, give them intricate relationships. How do you Write Compelling Allegories? Words are Images, Images are Words. A Symbol To write an allegory you need a strong image. A strong word,…

  • How to Beat Writer’s Block? The 4 Trials

    Summary – 4 Types of Trials Diversity, Consistency & Clarity 4 types of Trials will grant your Story the right balance of Diversity & Consistency. In the beginning what matters is to Present the type of Trial. This serves 2 purposes: Define the Stakes. Establish the Enemy’s Superiority. How do you present the Trial? Appearance…