I first started writing because I was inspired by the books I read, but my first novelette was a far cry from the rich, suspenseful books that I’d read. While I had a few reader instincts on the way a story works, I didn’t have much concrete, in-depth knowledge of structure, character, or worldbuilding. So […]
8 Common Writing Problems (and How To Overcome Them)
Twice a week after school in second grade, I would put on cleats and shin guards, fill up my water jug, and go to soccer practice. First, we’d do conditioning. Laps, suicide, and high knees got us warmed up before we moved on to drills. We learned passing and shooting. We learned spacing and defending. […]
Character Motivation is Key: 5 Lessons We Can Learn From Tony Stark
Tony Stark is one of the most widely debated, and widely adored, characters of the Marvel Universe. He started The Avengers, financed their entire operation, and figured out time travel. And saved them all on numerous occasions. He also fought with Captain America, made entirely bad decisions that ended in numerous casualties, and had a […]