Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Novelists & Screenwriters

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Melanie Anne Phillips, co-creator of the Dramatica theory of Story, presents this collection of articles on story development, storytelling, and story structure from more than thirty years as a teacher of creative writing.All Rights Reserved

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I've been through my own struggle, whether it was created in my head by way of prolonged sadness or bitterness/resentment, or if I was struggling with things I had no control over like failed friendships, a broken heart, or family drama. This is my advice to you based off of my life experiences. Along with pieces of life experience advice I've included poetry and spoken word pieces from different perspectives and I try to break down life into beautiful words that people can relate to and see that we all struggle- you're not alone and we are each so valuable.

The Writer In You: Begin your story. Claim your voice. by iliannabinoche

You're not "not a writer." You're just stuck in the part nobody warns you about. You've got scenes in your head. Lines that hit you in the shower. A whole book living in your chest-pressing on your ribs like it wants OUT. And then... you open a blank page and freeze. You overthink. You edit. You doubt. You promise "tomorrow." Tomorrow turns into months. Months turn into years. That ends here. The Writer In You: Begin your story. Claim your voice. isn't a fluffy "believe in yourself" pep talk. It's a quick, real-life guide built for busy, overwhelmed people who still want to finish something that matters. Inside, you'll learn how to: -start writing even when you don't feel ready -break writer's block and stop waiting on motivation -capture ideas the second they show up (before life steals them) -draft without self-sabotage (no more editing while writing!) -build a simple writing routine you can actually keep -turn your emotions into pages that feel honest, vivid, and powerful -stop abandoning your work, and finish your story If you're on Wattpad, you already know the truth: *The world rewards the writers who show up. Not the writers who "plan" to show up. So if you're scrolling because you're avoiding that blank page... THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Begin your story. Claim your voice. Because the writer you're waiting for... is already you.

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So, you wanna write a novel but don't know where to start? Then this guide's for you! Inside, you'll find a step by step process for how to plan your entire novel, starting with only a basic story premise. You'll learn the basics of plot, narrative arc, and three-act structure and get a look at my in-depth plotting process, covering everything from developing ideas, outlining, and creating character arcs, to logistics, story-mapping, and scene structure. You'll also find tips, advice, tools, and resources to help you begin your journey! And the best part is... everything is PINK!

These will be a collection of stories I use to help build me writing skills. -Sprints -Fan fiction -Short stories -universe building

Life experiences

I've been through my own struggle, whether it was created in my head by way of prolonged sadness or bitterness/resentment, or if I was struggling with things I had no control over like failed friendships, a broken heart, or family drama. This is my advice to you based off of my life experiences. Along with pieces of life experience advice I've included poetry and spoken word pieces from different perspectives and I try to break down life into beautiful words that people can relate to and see that we all struggle- you're not alone and we are each so valuable.

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