An Honest Story About a Writer Accomplishing Goals Inch by Inch
Ready or not, 2025 is knocking. I’m not sure if I want to answer, but of course, like you, I will, and I want to go forward with a plan. If you like a plan and want a little help creating one for the coming year, here’s a goal-setting exercise you can use to set intentions and mile markers for 2025.
How to Craft Credible Villains
Antagonists will create obstacles for your protagonist to overcome. Depending on your intention, they can also highlight specific aspects of your main character and make them more or less relatable. The villain wants to hurt the protagonist — usually in the worst way possible and on purpose!
How to Structure the First Act of a Novel: The Setup
Act I encompasses the first twenty-five percent of the novel. It’s everything between the hook and the kick-off of the second act, including the inciting incident, but unfortunately, it’s misunderstood.
The purpose of the Setup is to establish the story’s premise. It answers the “what is this going to be about?” question. It’s a working part of the story, and it whets our appetite for more.