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An animator working on a movie.

Pixar Knows Story. Here’s What Writers Can Learn.

Stuart Wakefield

Apr 25, 20258 min read

Making Every Scene Count: The Art of Precision in Fiction Writing

Making Every Scene Count: The Art of Precision in Fiction Writing

Making Every Scene Count: The Art of Precision in Fiction Writing

Stuart Wakefield

Apr 10, 202512 min read

Mastering Time in Fiction: The Difference Between Instinctive and Dramatic Time

Mastering Time in Fiction: The Difference Between Instinctive and Dramatic Time

Mastering Time in Fiction: The Difference Between Instinctive and Dramatic Time

Stuart Wakefield

Mar 5, 20253 min read

Multiple POVs. Should You Mess With Them?

Multiple POVs. Should You Mess With Them?

Multiple POVs. Should You Mess With Them?

Stuart Wakefield

Aug 14, 20249 min read

Crafting the Perfect Paragraph: A Guide

Crafting the Perfect Paragraph: A Guide

Crafting the Perfect Paragraph: A Guide

Stuart Wakefield

May 8, 20245 min read

Book Review: "The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Stress and Volatility" by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

Book Review: "The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Stress and Volatility" by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

Book Review: "The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Stress and Volatility" by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

Stuart Wakefield

May 7, 20242 min read

Crafting the Perfect Sentence: A Guide

Crafting the Perfect Sentence: A Guide

Crafting the Perfect Sentence: A Guide

Stuart Wakefield

Apr 24, 20244 min read

Misconceptions Writers Have (And How a Book Coach Can Help)

Misconceptions Writers Have (And How a Book Coach Can Help)

Misconceptions Writers Have (And How a Book Coach Can Help)

Stuart Wakefield

Apr 10, 202414 min read

The Art of Character Backstory

The Art of Character Backstory

The Art of Character Backstory

Stuart Wakefield

Mar 13, 20247 min read

Crafting Character Voices: Bringing Your Characters to Life

Crafting Character Voices: Bringing Your Characters to Life

Crafting Character Voices: Bringing Your Characters to Life

Stuart Wakefield

Jan 22, 20244 min read

Embracing Progress: A Writer's Guide to a Productive New Year

Embracing Progress: A Writer's Guide to a Productive New Year

Embracing Progress: A Writer's Guide to a Productive New Year

Stuart Wakefield

Jan 2, 20245 min read

Balancing Multiple Projects: Time Management for Writers

Balancing Multiple Projects: Time Management for Writers

Balancing Multiple Projects: Time Management for Writers

Stuart Wakefield

Dec 19, 20239 min read

Crafting Character Dialogue: Show, Don't Tell

Crafting Character Dialogue: Show, Don't Tell

Crafting Character Dialogue: Show, Don't Tell

Stuart Wakefield

Nov 23, 20233 min read

Unconventional Protagonists: Breathing Life into Unique Characters

Unconventional Protagonists: Breathing Life into Unique Characters

Unconventional Protagonists: Breathing Life into Unique Characters

Stuart Wakefield

Sep 13, 20239 min read

The Art of Symbolism

The Art of Symbolism

The Art of Symbolism

Stuart Wakefield

Aug 30, 20239 min read

Taking the Stage: A Novel Approach to Editing Your Manuscript

Taking the Stage: A Novel Approach to Editing Your Manuscript

Taking the Stage: A Novel Approach to Editing Your Manuscript

Stuart Wakefield

Aug 15, 202312 min read

What Is Narrative Duality and How Can We Use It?

What Is Narrative Duality and How Can We Use It?

What Is Narrative Duality and How Can We Use It?

Stuart Wakefield

Jun 28, 20233 min read

Why Do We Write Stories?

Why Do We Write Stories?

Why Do We Write Stories?

Stuart Wakefield

Jun 12, 202311 min read

Do Characters Need to be Likeable?

Do Characters Need to be Likeable?

Do Characters Need to be Likeable?

Stuart Wakefield

May 23, 20235 min read

70+ Character Development Questions You Need the Answers To

70+ Character Development Questions You Need the Answers To

70+ Character Development Questions You Need the Answers To

Stuart Wakefield

May 11, 20235 min read

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