Elements of Story

How to Write Perfectly Imperfect Character Flaws

But how do you write in character flaws? How do you balance positive traits, negative traits, and character personality? What should you know about the overall conversation surrounding this topic? We’ll answer these questions and more in this guide to all things character flaws!

Frustrated With Subtext? We Know How to Help

You might've heard of subtext. Maybe you're wondering, "What is an example of subtext?" We define subtext as the implicit or metaphorical meaning of a literary text.

How to Write a Powerful Inciting Incident

As cliché as starting with a definition is, understanding how we define inciting incident could bring some “insight” into how to “incite” your story’s main conflict. When speaking of narrative structures, a helpful place to start would be with the author of The Hero With a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell. Campbell presented his ideas of narrative flow and story structure by formulating the “Hero’s Journey,” a collection of archetypal events he observed in a multitude of stories.

Need a Villain Protagonist? Here’s 5 Easy Writing Hacks

A Villain Protagonist can give way to extremely dynamic stories and intriguing character work. So how do you do it? We'll give you five hacks to help you on your way to villainy.

The 5 Complete Types of External Conflict

Looking to include some juicy external conflict in your story? Here are the 5 different types to add variation and flavor to your story.

7 Hacks For Writing Better Internal Conflict

The 19 Fascinating Types of Conflict

Stories begin and end with conflict. Here we will analyze the 19 types of conflict that will help you craft your story and add deep and interesting antagonism, obstacles, and challenges.