What Is a Subplot—and Why Do You Need One?
When I first started considering writing novels, I found the idea of subplots daunting. I knew I needed to put... The post What Is a Subplot—and Why Do You Need One? appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
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How to Use the 12 Jungian Archetypes in Your Novel
Today’s post is by Ingvaras Galinskas. If you’ve read the archetype series on this blog, you’ll know just how much... The post How to Use the 12 Jungian Archetypes in Your Novel appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
How to Be Artistic in Your Golden Years
Today’s post is from author and writing coach Catharine Bramkamp, and I’m featuring an excerpt from her new book, Take... The post How to Be Artistic in Your Golden Years appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
Master Microtension by Studying Masterful Writers
Microtension in fiction is everywhere … at least in fiction written by excellent writers. All you have to do is... The post Master Microtension by Studying Masterful Writers appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
7 Ways to Make Readers Believe the Improbable in Fiction
There are few things that pull me out of a story faster than a plot hole. Actually, there are two... The post 7 Ways to Make Readers Believe the Improbable in Fiction appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
The Unreliable Narrator: How to Deceive Readers Without Losing Their Trust
Readers love surprises. They love the moment when the pieces suddenly click into place, and they realize everything they’ve read... The post The Unreliable Narrator: How to Deceive Readers Without Losing Their Trust appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
Literary Pathways for Microtension
Microtension is one of the most important elements of fiction, but few writers have even heard about it. It’s tension... The post Literary Pathways for Microtension appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
5 Techniques for Showing a Character’s Suppressed Emotion
Today’s guest post is by Becca Puglisi. Character emotion, when written well, links directly to reader empathy. Why? Because when... The post 5 Techniques for Showing a Character’s Suppressed Emotion appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
Seeing Microtension Everywhere
We’ve been looking deeply at microtension over the last couple of months (which partially led me to writing my new... The post Seeing Microtension Everywhere appeared first on C. S. Lakin .
Microtension in Fiction by Degrees
Over these past posts on microtension, we’ve looked at many ways to create contradictions and incongruencies in our prose to... The post Microtension in Fiction by Degrees appeared first on C. S. Lakin .