What sort of conflict or tension drives your story, and how do you vary it throughout?
Tag: revision
Plot Structures 4: The Hero’s Journey
Once upon a time, there was a regular person introduced to a magical world by a mysterious mentor...
Realistic vs Believable Historicity
This specific tension - the conflict between actual historical facts and popular instincts about those facts - has a name...
Renewing Enthusiasm
How do I get over the hump, roll up my sleeves, and get to work in the dog days of revision? Well, let me tell you.
Twists on Tropes: Dark Lords
What epic fantasy or sweeping space opera is complete without a shadowy figure looming threateningly over the universe?