How to Write a Western
Everything you need to know to write a Western.
How to Write a Love Story
Everything you need to know to write a Love Story about courtship, obsession, marriage, or romance.
How to Write a War Story
So, you started writing a War story and got stuck along the way. Maybe you aren’t sure if your story meets all the obligatory scenes and conventions of its genre. Maybe you’re wondering if your…
How to Write a Thriller, Part Two: Distinguish the Thriller from the Horror and Crime Genres
Everything you need to know to write a Thriller, Part Two.
How to Write a Thriller, Part One
Are you writing a Thriller; a story in which the protagonist is negotiating a complex world, struggling at the limits of human experience, and triumphing (usually) over seemingly overwhelming forces of antagonism? Maybe you’re confused…
How to Write a Morality or Redemption Story
Do you want to write a story that satisfies your audience by delivering a righteous outcome? Or what about a story that evokes pity from the audience for a flawed protagonist? Or maybe you want…