Making a story

Using a story planner template is an effective way to ensure a positive short story writing experience for both new writers and established ones alike.

Character motivations are the driving force behind all stories. Without motivation, no one would want to go off on an adventure, take risks, fall in love, or do any of the things that make a story worth reading. Motivation is necessary in order for a story to have any plot, since motivation is what determines characters' actions. However, it’s not always easy to give characters believable and interesting motives. If you need a little help understanding character motives, check out this…

If you're a writer, you know that creating well-rounded characters is essential for any successful story. But where do you start? Check out my article on how to create a detailed character outline spreadsheet to learn how. This article is full of tips on how to organize your character details into categories like identifying details, basic personal info, physical traits, personality traits, and even relationships and inventory. Let me know what character details you think I missed!

How to write a good character, dichotomous key infographic.