Storytelling

CONTENTS Introduction Much like real people, the characters in a story are complex, three-dimensional beings. They have their own dreams and goals. In the story, characters don’t just do things by themselves; they do things with other people which can affect the plot in a number of ways. Character interactions are instrumental to crafting a […]

CONTENTS The Premise From beginning to end, the story has many ups and downs. Astute writers know these occur at critical junctures in the plot. These junctures can drastically alter the story going forward in ways that take readers by surprise. In this article, we take a look at how to create a pivotal scene,