Tell me if you’ve ever been given this writing advice: Act 1: Get your character in a tree. Act 2: Throw rocks at them. Act 3: Get them out of the tree. Can I tell you a secret? I hate this advice. Not because it’s inherently wrong. In theory, it makes sense – you wantContinue reading “3 Tips to Determine if Your Protagonist Has Agency”
Category Archives: Murky Middle
Stuck in the Murky Middle (January Stuck Series Part 3 of 4)
The middle is that dangerous place for a writer of a novel-length work. There are just so many words needed to get you from your inciting incident to your climax and protagonist’s ultimate change. For many writers, the beginning is easy. You have a shiny idea that invigorates your creative energy. Scenes may be pouringContinue reading “Stuck in the Murky Middle (January Stuck Series Part 3 of 4)”