Głęboka woda / Deep Water 2022

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...
The Power of Unspoken Words: How to Write Subtext in Fiction
One of the most powerful tools in a writer’s arsenal is subtext. This is the art of letting readers figure things out for themselves. When you know...
How Writers Can Use the Four Stages of Knowing in Character Arcs
Great character arcs are built on transformation, and one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding this journey is the four stages of knowing...
Find a Writing Buddy (2025 Edition!)
Need a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! Writers need feedback. And friends! 🙂 But sometimes it can be...
Is This the Alternative to the Monomyth We’ve All Been Searching For?
From KMW: If you’ve been following my work, you know how much I emphasize the power of Flat Arc archetypes in storytelling—characters like the...
How to Make Your Fantasy World Feel Real: 6 Pillars of Organic Worldbuilding
Nothing pulls readers into an epic story quite like a fantasy world that feels real—a place so immersive, it seems to extend beyond the page....
Your Character’s Three Choices: Character Goal Examples for Writers
Most writers understand that strong character goals are essential to a compelling story. But did you know that within every plot, three distinct types...