Głęboka woda / Deep Water 2022

How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 2 of 2)
One of the most exciting challenges in storytelling is writing characters who grow over time—not just within a single story, but across several....
How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 1 of 2)
One of the most interesting challenges of writing a series is figuring out how to create different character arcs for the same character, without it...
The Danger of Overexplaining in Dialogue—and How to Avoid It
Note From KMW: This week’s post is a quick one—but it covers a sneaky little habit that can creep into even the best of stories: overexplaining in...
Crafting Archetypal Arcs With Enneagram Insights
Note From KMW: Before we get started today, this is just a quick note to let you know that today is the final day you can save 25% off my entire...
Using the Enneagram for Character Development: Avoiding Repetition for Lies Each Type Might Believe
Using the Enneagram for character development can be a game-changer for crafting layered, believable characters. This ancient personality typing...
Now on Audio! Next Level Plot Structure
Today, I’m thrilled to announce Next Level Plot Structure is now available on audio! I’ve heard from so many of you who were hoping for an...
Want to Write Better Action Scenes? Cut This One Thing
[From KMW: I’ve got a quick post for you today—a little storytelling snack—on how to write better action scenes. Specifically, we’re...
The Most Dangerous Arc: Breaking Down the Corruption Character Arc
In storytelling, few arcs are as gripping—or chilling—as the Corruption Character Arc. In this arc, characters don’t just fall, they...
Writing a Fall Arc: How to Show a Character’s Moral Decline
When writing a Fall Arc, writers get to explore the slow, often heartbreaking process of moral or emotional decline. In this type of Negative Change...
Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth
The Disillusionment Arc is one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant transformations a character can undergo. At its core, this arc is about...