Last week, I explained the components of story structure using TANGLED as an example. Today, I’m going to talk about how you can build the structure for your story. If you didn’t read last week’s post, or you need a refresher, give it a read! I’ll be here when you’re finished. I used to think of structure… Continue reading Building A Structure For Your Story
Hi everyone! Welcome to our second roundtable! Today we’re discussing retellings, with an emphasis on cultural tales and mythology. Specifically, we’re talking about the difference between retellings and inspirations as well as things to keep in mind when retelling stories from other cultures. We linked to the Goodreads pages of the books we discuss if you… Continue reading Roundtable #2: Drawing Inspiration From Folklore And Fairy Tales
I know, I know. Structure is one of the least sexy topics when it comes to writing. Structure is four walls. It’s a set of rooms into which you must cram your big, wide world and characters and plot. This has to go there, and that has to go here, and no you can’t fit a… Continue reading The Components Of Story Structure (TANGLED Edition)
(This Giveaway is now CLOSED) Writer’s Block Party is celebrating its one month anniversary!! To celebrate our first month, we’re giving away a few books! You can enter the giveaway below, but please read all of this before entering. Writer’s Block Party is a project started by a group of friends and critique partners. Though we’re at various… Continue reading Launch Giveaway! (CLOSED)
Hey guys! One of our wonderful contributors, Amanda Foody, is debuting this year with her dark fantasy, DAUGHTER OF THE BURNING CITY. We are so excited that it is now available for pre-order! Amazon || Barnes & Noble || Amazon UK || Waterstones Also, go HERE for a fun interview with Amanda Foody conducted by another of… Continue reading Daughter Of The Burning City Available For Pre-Order!
I’ve been daydreaming about writing this post for such a long time, but I’ll be honest: when I finally sat down to do this, it was hard at first to get the words out. Part of the reason why is because this still doesn’t feel real. And part of it is because, if I want… Continue reading How I Got My Agent With Christine Lynn Herman
The best songs tell stories whether it be through the lyrics, beat, structuring, or a visual medium like a music video. Music can be a powerful storyteller in our own lives, but also for the stories we write and work tirelessly on for ourselves and others. Many writers have playlists for books that they use… Continue reading WBP Mixtape #1: Writing To Music
Amanda Foody’s debut novel, DAUGHTER OF THE BURNING CITY, releases on August 15, 2017 from HarlequinTeen. We’re delighted to feature this interview with her on Writer’s Block Party. Read on to learn more about Amanda’s writing journey, advice, and, most importantly, her characters’ Hogwarts houses. So first of all, why don’t you introduce yourself to… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Interview With 2017 Debut Amanda Foody
In A World… is a series of posts about world building, where our contributors share strategies and tips for creating well-rounded worlds. For someone who loves writing science fiction and fantasy as much as I do, it’s surprising that world building has always been one of the most challenging aspects of writing for me. Just recently,… Continue reading In A World…: Building Conflict Into Your World
I sent my first query for my first manuscript in the beginning of 2013. I thought the manuscript in question was fresh and fun and awesome. Actually, I knew it was fresh and fun and awesome, because I’d had a fresh and fun and awesome time writing it. I thought all my jokes were hilarious… Continue reading #Chillwritingtips: An Introduction
