The Only 7 Writing Rules You’ll Ever Need
Everyone has something to say about writing. I started cross-referencing each and found that 7 prolific writers agree on these 7 rules every time.
Tagged: stories
6 Not-So-Obvious Places to Find Story Ideas
I don’t know if it’s just me or if there’s honestly stories everywhere. See what I see and get inspired from these 6 Not-So-Obvious Places for story ideas.
What’s the Difference Between Theme & Motif?
I get it–it’s easier. But, that doesn’t mean it should be done. It kills me when my high school freshmen mix up motifs and themes. Thinking they’re interchangeable, it makes it almost impossible to...
35+ Writing Articles to Improve Your Storytelling
You ask Google a question and millions of results pop up within a few seconds…you need a home-base for articles that can help you write your stories. I got you!
5 Ways to Ward Off Writer’s Block
“If you’re anything like me, you aren’t in a writing mood very often”; the effects of being a writing teacher. These 5 ways will help you get there, though.
5 Allusions Every Reader Needs to Know to “Get It”
All readers need to know allusions. I found five common allusions you will find any smart character in anything referencing. Y’know, the cool-kid knowledge.
Novellas: the Original “Movies” & Why You Should Write One
Novellas are for those of us with too many ideas and not enough attention span. Especially when you have too much on your mind and not enough coffee.
Essential Literary Elements for Better Storytelling: Character
There are 350+ literary elements, depending on how you define it. When telling a good story, you only need to focus on conflict, context, and character.
Pixarian Storytelling Series: Foster Change with Structure
The journeys we traverse in life are what push us to improve as people. This post addresses how the plot and structure of our stories foster such change.
4 Stories that Changed My Life Philosophy, and how it can change yours, too!
If you ask the right questions, you get the right answers. These 4 stories made me question life philosophy, and I’ve never been the same!
Pixarian Storytelling Series: Justify Actions with Empathy
Before you start this “actions, emotions, and empathy” installment in my Pixarian series, I suggest you read the introduction post. I do not work for, in collaboration with, or as a representative of Pixar....
Pixarian Storytelling: Drive Conflict with Values
When your values are clear, making decisions becomes easier. Roy E. Disney Disney is pretty much my idol or something. It’s words like this from him that remind me why his Disneyland vision is...
Pixarian Storytelling: Find Ideas with Opposites
I’m a writing community co-owner that supports writing craft and lifestyle. It became my lifesaver when first left teaching and tried to get back into my creative writing goals. One of the awesome things about being able...
Pixarian Storytelling: Introduction
In this blog series, I outline steps and tasks that any writer can use to write the “Pixarian way”, as suggested by a former Pixar storyboard artist.
