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Fear is one of the most powerful emotions in a story so avoiding common mistakes is paramount.
When readers sense a character is experiencing fear they practically lean in, waiting to see what will happen next…but only if the writer uses strong, descriptive choices that layer on discomfort and dread.
So how do we do that, and what are the most common...
Writing is hard, and unfortunately, getting stuck can be part of the process. Figuring a way forward is important to keep our momentum going.
That’s why we created the Storyteller’s Roadmap at
Fear is much more than an emotion—it is one of the biggest influencers of human behavior. Whenever we encounter a situation with unknowns, fear kicks in. Even if we do not yet know what is triggering our unease, our senses heighten, our blood pressure rises, and we go on high alert, searching for possible threats.
This response is pure human instinct, with fear...
Developmental Editing is tackled on a completed draft of your book. It is the big picture assessment that will let you, the writer, know:
Does your story work? Will readers “get” it? Is there anything missing? Is this book EXACTLY what you want it to be?You can find out how developmental editing differs from other levels of editing (...