PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE THIS PAGE WILL REMAIN ACTIVE FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION AND RECORDS, IT IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE NEWEST VERSION. 6 Steps to Writing Your Story's Climax Anybody Can Write a Novel Chapter 4 “Plot Points” – Section 9 “The Stand Up” With Links to Supplementary Material You've finally made it to the end of the story! Well... almost. But you have arrived at your story's final battle, the main confrontation, the showdown—the Climax. This is the point at which your plot comes to a close, and where your hero will either triumph or be destroyed by the Antagonistic Forces set

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Writing Tips and So Much More

Being a writer (or trying to be), I looked up a whole bunch of deviantART guides on writing and other related articles. So if you are in the same boat I am (one that is quickly sinking into shark infested waters). I have some tips for you, or rather, I have a list of other people's articles you should read. (With a little commentary from me. :D ) These aren't in any particular order, so don't assume the first article will be much more helpful than the sixth or seventh. I like the guides that talk to the reader and make it personal. Like "I know from personal experience that writer's block can be a challenge. God, don't we all know. But I hav

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5 Lessons in Storytelling from Preacher

5 Lessons in Storytelling from “Preacher” the Graphic Novel Any professional writer has one universal and fundamental truth to share when it comes to learning how to write—and that is that you must read. This is one of the primary rules of Stephen King, John Green, and most writers kind enough to pass on bits of advice to the rest of us. And so, I will be focusing on things that one can learn from specific stories. Today's story? “Preacher” the graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Lesson 1: The best stories contain everything they are within an overarching plot. “Preacher” is a story abou

5 Qualities Readers Want in Your Story's Villain by DesdemonaDeBlake, literature

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5 Qualities Readers Want in Your Story's Villain

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE THIS PAGE WILL REMAIN ACTIVE FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION AND RECORDS, IT IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE NEWEST VERSION. 5 Qualities Readers Want to See in Your Story's Villain A story is only as good as its villain. And while the antagonist of your story does not have to be a “villain,” they do have to live up to certain reader expectations if you want your story to be of any merit. So here are the top 5 qualities that readers want and need to see in your story's villain. Quality 1: Your villain should be a dynamic, true-to-life character. Remember, we are talking villains here, not monsters. And un

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Planning the Evil Plot

A half-guide, half-narrative on writing a story brought to you by Super Editor Basics Before I start writing, I like to have some idea of where I'm starting, where I'm going, and how I'm going to end up there. Let's say that I want to write a comedy about an author who suddenly changes places with her Mary Sue. I usually jot down some basic ideas: Characters: Sarah, the author: ~13 years old, average-looking, glasses, rather tall and gangly Ellemere, the Mary Sue: ~16 years old, long flowing hair, violet eyes, etc. Forrest (Ellemere's love interest) : ~18, stereotypical pretty boy who is too dark and broody to make a good love interest Leon

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A Guide to Writing Dialogue

What is dialogue, exactly? The definition from Merriam-Webster’s dictionary was several lines long, so I shall summarize it in a short sentence for the sake of the readers; it’s the writing that illustrates conversations between two or more characters in a story. We read and hear it all around us, but creating it in your own work can be a challenge. However, if you find dialogue an obstacle in your writing, then don’t push the panic button. In this tutorial, you’ll find by analyzing what dialogue can do and how to use it, you can turn your greatest fear into your greatest ally in your story. What dialogue is Like I&#

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Write Better: Read More

We didn't believe it, either, but you really can learn a lot from reading a book! If you've ever wanted some worthwhile advice from someone other than your high school English teacher, this is the place to look. The authors below are experts in their fields, well-respected and admired by accomplished writers from all over the world, and we're bringing you a list of their most prized and collectively-effective books. (Tried-and-tested by our worthy administrators, no less!) So what're you waiting for? Learn how to make every word count! Reading Resource List for the Aspiring Writer General Prose:

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Daily Lit Recognition for July 24th, 2014

Jul 24, 2014

Daily Lit Recognition for July 24th, 2014 We are proud to feature today's Daily Literature Recognition! You can show your support by :+favlove:ing this News Article. Please comment and :+fav: the features and congratulate the artists! Poetry Featured by: betwixtthepages (https://www.deviantart.com/betwixtthepages) :thumb455691782: stream by Liedy (https://www.deviantart.com/liedy) The rhythm of this poem from Liedy (https://www.deviantart.com/liedy) is reminiscent of a stream; the metaphor is well-crafted. Featured by: AyeAye12 (https://www.deviantart.com/ayeaye12): :thumb411070111: Teleological by RedRavenHood (https://www.deviantart.com/redravenhood) Brilliant, clever rhyming creates an overture for the entire world. Prose Featured by: SpriteBlayde (https://www.deviantart.com/spriteblayde) :thumb469611503: Homecoming by hopeburnsblue (https://www.deviantart.com/hopeburnsblue) The imager

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Literary Terminology Guide

Jul 21, 2014

Lit Basics Week This will be a straightforward article that lists some basic literary terms (in alphabetical order) that can be found in, well, literary works. You could use some of these terms to write a spectacular poem or prose piece about cake. Before we get started, head on over to this other PE article that lists a BUNCH of Poetry Terms and Techniques. Cake: An item of soft, sweet food made from a mixture of flour, shortening, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and often decorated. Also known as the first half of my otp. Allegory: A narrative that has multiple layers of meanings. Allegories are written in the form of fables, p

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