5 Things To Consider Before Becoming An Author
Written by Tunji Olujimi www.acceleratedauthorsacademy.com/about/ If you have an idea to start writing a book, then you know it may be a bit scary at first. Most times people do…
How To Write A Protagonist That Matters
The Protagonist of your story is the main character. It's the person you will spend the most time with, the person who's story you're following. When you set out to…
How To Write A Character Arc From Bad To Good
The best stories take characters on a journey. They are changed and shaped by the events in your story and come out the other end as different people. This is…
How To Write Perspective Hopping
When you're writing your story, it's a good idea to write from the perspective of one of the characters. It allows your story to feel more real and personal to…
How To Write A Sex Scene That Feels Real And Exciting
When you're reading about a romance between two characters, assuming they're adults, sex is a likely outcome. Letting your audience into that incredibly personal experience can be very rewarding. However,…
How To Avoid Writing In A White Box
When you're watching a film or a play, the setting of your story is immediately apparent. It's created by set designers for the story to move through and around. However,…
How To Make Your Audience Root For Your Protagonist
One of the most important things to consider when you're writing a story is the relationship between your Protagonist and your audience. If your audience don't care about what happens…
How To Tell Your Audience What Your Story Is About
When your audience comes to your story, whether reading or watching, they won't necessarily know what your story is about. They might have a blurb or a synopsis, but often…
How To Plan Your Story Effectively
When you come up with an initial idea for a story, it can be very exciting. Perhaps you've invented a world, or thought of a character you want to write…
How To Write An Interesting Villain – The Silence Of The Lambs
When it comes to constructing a villain in your story, you need to put as much care and time into that character as you do the hero. No matter how…
How To Start A Story
When you first start writing your story, and you're introducing your characters, it can be easy to feel stalled. There will be lots of world to explore and lots of…
How To Write Your Protagonist Transition From Passive To Active
The Protagonist of your story is the main character. You join them at the beginning of the story, and ride with them until the climax. At points you might move…
How To Use Show Don’t Tell For Your Story Setting
Show don't tell is a popular piece of advice given to writers, but it isn't always explained well. Previously I wrote about how to use this advice for demonstrating your…
How To Write The First In A Series
A series of books is a good way to bring in an audience, and then keep them around. If they get hooked on book one, your return readers are ready…
How To Write The Internal Conflict Of What Your Character Wants Vs Needs
Your Protagonist needs to be motivated throughout your story. They want something, they go after it, and your story follows that journey. However, what they want might not always be…