Głęboka woda / Deep Water 2022
Single vs. Multiple Narrators: Pros and Cons for Novelists
Note from KMW: I’m taking a short break this week to hang out with my brand-new niece! While I’m off getting cuddles, here’s a quick post you...
Big vs. Small Character Arcs: Understanding the Degrees of Change in Storytelling
Not every story needs a protagonist who undergoes a sweeping, life-altering transformation. Many memorable tales hinge on smaller, quieter shifts in...
How a Character’s Personality Shapes Arc, Voice, and Goals
When it comes to creating memorable, emotionally resonant characters, your character’s personality may seem like it’s just a...
Why All Stories Are Myth—and How They Transform Us
Stories are more than just entertainment. They’re also more than just reflections of real life. This is because, at its core, narrative is myth....
New Worksheets for Writers: Fillable PDFs to Spark Your Story
Sometimes the “quick little projects” are the ones that surprise me the most! Back in the spring, I thought it might be fun to put together a few...
What’s Happened to Modern Storytelling? (+ 6 Ways Storytelling Can Find Its Soul Again)
I’ve been feeling it for a while now—that dull, uninspired thud when the credits roll on modern storytelling. More and more, movies in...
Writing Better Character Conflicts With the 5 Conflict Management Styles
In fiction, every clash between characters comes down to a conflict management style. This is true whether you’re writing a heated argument or a...
How to Start Dictating Fiction (Even If You’ve Tried and Failed Before)
From KMW: I’ve always loved writing by hand. There’s something about the feel of pen on paper that just makes the creative process click for...
The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master
There’s nothing quite like a scene that ends with a bang—or at least a purposeful beat that pulls readers deeper into the story. A...
7 Ways to Watch and Read More Intentionally
In a world flooded with stories—books, shows, films, and endless social content—it’s easy to fall into passive consumption. But as...
