If you are planning a series of books or films, then you need to write the first one in a…
If you are writing something absolutely devastating in your story, such as a heartbreak or death scene, it's natural as…
When you're writing dialogue in your story, try and make sure it reads like people actually speak, rather than reading…
If you're writing a book or script where there is risk or peril, and you want your audience to believe…
I'm going to be writing about the dialogue style of the writer Aaron Sorkin. If you're unfamiliar with his work,…
If you are writing a scary story, or a thriller or a mystery, suspense is one of the key things…
If you are writing in the fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal, or sci-fi genres, you're going to be writing scenarios for…
Tracking your character's emotional state is an essential part of continuity when it comes to your character's arc. When your…
A "time-lock" is best to use in your story when you've established who your Protagonist and Antagonist are, you've pitted…
On Instagram we were asked a question by @Books_To_Life, who wanted to know what you can do if you start…
On The Table Read, JJ Barnes writes about why having a passive Protagonist in your story is a problem, and…
On The Table Read, JJ Barnes explores how to write a lie that your Protagonist believes, and a story that…
On The Table Read, JJ Barnes gives writing advice to make sure your scenes are plot relevant, and why it…
On The Table Read, JJ Barnes explores techniques you can use to deal with writer's block, why it strikes, and…
On The Table Read, JJ Barnes writes about why it is important for authors and filmmakers to know and understand…