The Magician archetype is a one-stop solution for many elements you might want to explore in your story. Whether it’s transformation,...

What’s better than a cruel, bloodthirsty villain? One we can’t help liking! This month is all about sympathetic antagonists and what...

The onset of COVID-19 compelled many businesses across the globe to move operations online. What transpired was a huge demand for...

Pride Month is coming up in a couple of months, but the pride remains year-round for those who support or are a part of the LGBTQ+...

It’s opening night and you’ve got a full house; anticipation is running high. The curtains open, the spotlight shines onto the stage, and...

Starting your story as late as possible is key in making the very first line enticing enough to hook them through the progression.

Most people who work from home experience burnout from time to time. And the thing is, burnout can be avoidable. Are you tired of being...

This month we’re focusing on plot-driven stories! They’re pretty self-explanatory: stories that are driven by plot. They tend to focus...

I love stories. It doesn't matter if you've written a Western space opera or a Medieval heist romance. When it comes to stories, I love a...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night in a panic with sweat dripping down your brow? Your heart pumping, afraid if you don’t...

Take your reader for a ride they’ll never forget by learning how to drive your story forward! You might have your characters developed, a...

In under 750 words or less, pour your character’s heart on a page and serve it to your reader on a silver platter. Easy, right? Ok, maybe...

The topic of the month here at The Writer's Workout is WRITING RITUALS. A writing ritual is something you do every time you write. Is...

What is a writing ritual? A writing ritual is any repeated action you do before or during your writing sessions. It can be as simple or...

Say you're watching a movie, a slasher following an over-the-shoulder shot of a stalker. You can see how steady their hand is as they...

One of my biggest struggles as a writer is simply finding the time to get my ideas on paper. I have plenty of notes that I take...

I love stories. I love everything about stories and creating them. I love thinking of characters, their backstories, their defining...

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Book Reiew: The Poe Predicament by Phil Thomas

Sometimes we find it a struggle to finish a piece of work because we are not sure how to add interest to our story and keep our readers...