Michael Connelly Interview – Key Fundamentals of Storytelling
Having read practically all of Michael Connelly’s books and being very much inspired by his character, Detective Harry Bosch, when writing my novel No…
Ken Follett’s Insights on Novel Writing
This is an excerpt from an ABC Book Show interview between Jennifer Byrne and best-selling Welsh novelist, Ken Follett. I thought it was a…
Harnessing the Power of Creative Tension
Writing a novel or screenplay is an art and a craft that requires writers to go outside their comfort zone and understand the challenges…
How to Write the First Draft of Your Novel or Screenplay in Ten Months
Some Key Lessons from the 10-Month Novel & Script First Draft Process Writing a successful novel or screenplay that resonates with readers doesn’t happen…
The Power of Classic Story Structure
What is good story structure and why is it important? A story based on classic story structure is one where you have readers wanting to know what happens next,…
Keeping Your Reader Turning the Page
In fiction, particularly commercial fiction, the most important thing is to keep your reader turning the pages. This is what the art and craft…
Why Your First Page is Critical
Writing is an art and a craft. If you want to write a novel or screenplay that other people are going to want to…
Keys to Creating a Great Story
John Truby is a Hollywood screenwriting teacher and story consultant who shares many of the beliefs we hold about the process of storytelling and…