A story is discovered through its characters. It is their actions that push the story foward. However, for readers to be engaged with those characters, there must be something fascinating about them beyond their actions. This is why careful thought must go into their creation, ensuring they have a proper identity. Creating a character means shaping their identity, which consists of traits that remain consistent throughout the story. Some of…
Stories are composed of distinct parts, each serving a unique role in shaping the narrative and driving its progression. One such part is the beginning, where the reader is first introduced to the story. The beginning is crucial, as it establishes key elements that set the stage for the events to follow. When the story begins, it presents a character, commonly known as the protagonist. The protagonist is the focus…
When it comes to writing and art in general, there are no rules that limit creativity. Of course, guidelines and methods do exist to make writing coherent. Rules are often in place to prevent common mistakes and provide a general understanding for everyone. But the writer is ultimately free to do whatever they want; nothing is forbidden. And despite this freedom, there are certain notions that always emerge in all…
It is not said often on this blog, but a story is the gathering of many ideas, told from a perspective called narration. However, without the telling aspect, the story can still be understood from beginning to end. By removing the narration, those ideas are referred by another name: the content. In this form, those ideas are unraveled in a logical order. And for this to happen, context must be…
At its core, writing is a straightforward activity. An idea comes to mind, and that idea is then written down. As time progresses, more thoughts and concepts are transcribed to ultimately form a story, simple as that. However, before placing the very first letter, the writer has to wonder the way his story will be told. Writing and telling are two different things although close to each other. While writing…