Writing Advice

Examples Of The Inciting Incident In Films And Books

Written by JJ Barnes www.jjbarnes.co.uk The Inciting Incident is the moment that starts your story. Before this moment, your character…

3 years ago

How To Find Your Story Conflict – Video

On the Siren Stories YouTube Channel, JJ Barnes presents The Table Read creative writing advice series. In today's video, she…

3 years ago

Why Schools Make A Perfect Story Setting

Written by JJ Barnes www.jjbarnes.co.uk When you ask people how their time at school went, you're likely to get one…

3 years ago

Different Types Of Fictional Mum And How To Write Them

Mothers are often a central figure in story. They can be used as either a figure of protection and support,…

3 years ago

Examples Of Story Friendships, And How To Replicate Them

Your Protagonist is the main character of your story and it's them who you follow on their story journey. A…

4 years ago

Examples Of Unresolved Sexual Tension In Fiction, And How To Replicate Them

Unresolved sexual tension means the chemistry between two characters that shows they are attracted to one another, but they don't…

4 years ago

How To Write Perseverance As A Character Trait

Your characters will all have different qualities. You need to give your characters distinct personalities to ensure they are clean…

4 years ago

How To Write A Redemption Arc

When you arc a character, you take them from one mental state to another, and you let your audience in…

4 years ago

How To Write Character Vulnerabilities

A vulnerability is a weakness or fear that impacts your personality and behaviour. Character vulnerabilities can be used in a…

4 years ago

How To Write Magical Schools In Urban Fantasy

Urban fantasy is a genre where fantasy creations, such as witches and monsters, exist within our normal mundane world. Sometimes…

4 years ago