Writing a book

How To Arc Characters, Not Break ThemHow To Arc Characters, Not Break Them

How To Arc Characters, Not Break Them

When you are writing your story, you might find that you get to a point where you realise it would…

5 years ago
How To Write Distinct CharactersHow To Write Distinct Characters

How To Write Distinct Characters

On The Table Read, author JJ Barnes shares her creative writing advice for how to write distinct characters and why…

5 years ago
How To Create A Feeling Of Suspense In Your StoryHow To Create A Feeling Of Suspense In Your Story

How To Create A Feeling Of Suspense In Your Story

If you are writing a scary story, or a thriller or a mystery, suspense is one of the key things…

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How To Make An Unbelievable Story BelievableHow To Make An Unbelievable Story Believable

How To Make An Unbelievable Story Believable

If you are writing in the fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal, or sci-fi genres, you're going to be writing scenarios for…

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How To Track Your Character’s Emotional StateHow To Track Your Character’s Emotional State

How To Track Your Character’s Emotional State

Tracking your character's emotional state is an essential part of continuity when it comes to your character's arc. When your…

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How To Use Time-Locks To Write High Stakes DramaHow To Use Time-Locks To Write High Stakes Drama

How To Use Time-Locks To Write High Stakes Drama

A "time-lock" is best to use in your story when you've established who your Protagonist and Antagonist are, you've pitted…

5 years ago
How To Find Your PlotHow To Find Your Plot

How To Find Your Plot

On Instagram we were asked a question by @Books_To_Life, who wanted to know what you can do if you start…

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Making Sure You Don’t Have A Passive ProtagonistMaking Sure You Don’t Have A Passive Protagonist

Making Sure You Don’t Have A Passive Protagonist

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes writes about why having a passive Protagonist in your story is a problem, and…

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How To Create A Lie Your Protagonist Believes And Follows Until They Learn The TruthHow To Create A Lie Your Protagonist Believes And Follows Until They Learn The Truth

How To Create A Lie Your Protagonist Believes And Follows Until They Learn The Truth

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes explores how to write a lie that your Protagonist believes, and a story that…

5 years ago
How To End A ChapterHow To End A Chapter

How To End A Chapter

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes gives writing advice to give chapter length, and how to end a chapter in…

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How To Make Your Scenes Plot RelevantHow To Make Your Scenes Plot Relevant

How To Make Your Scenes Plot Relevant

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes gives writing advice to make sure your scenes are plot relevant, and why it…

5 years ago
How To Deal With Writer’s BlockHow To Deal With Writer’s Block

How To Deal With Writer’s Block

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes explores techniques you can use to deal with writer's block, why it strikes, and…

5 years ago
Why You Should Know And Understand Your GenreWhy You Should Know And Understand Your Genre

Why You Should Know And Understand Your Genre

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes writes about why it is important for authors and filmmakers to know and understand…

5 years ago
How To Write Narrative Triplets In The Style Of SerenityHow To Write Narrative Triplets In The Style Of Serenity

How To Write Narrative Triplets In The Style Of Serenity

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes discusses the film Serenity and the writing advice we can take from it for…

5 years ago
How To Edit Your BookHow To Edit Your Book

How To Edit Your Book

On The Table Read, JJ Barnes writes about how to edit your book, and the writing advice she has to…

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