What is a deus ex machina and how do you use it well?
A deus ex machina, which literally translates to “god from the machine” in Latin, is a plot device used in storytelling.
A deus ex machina, which literally translates to “god from the machine” in Latin, is a plot device used in storytelling.
Lampshading is showing the reader or viewer that you’re aware of the absurdity of something, so that they can stop thinking about it.
The Fichtean Curve is a narrative structure that represents a form of storytelling quite different from the more commonly known […]
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I recently got into a conversation with my fellow authors about what editing tools they use and love. It was […]
I can’t remember which writer I originally heard this from, but I do remember that I had a bit of […]
Pacing is a funny thing. When it’s done well, it goes unnoticed by the reader. When it’s done poorly, it […]
The 7-point plot structure is often attributed to author Dan Wells, known for his work in the science fiction and […]
The question, “When can one truly be called a writer?” has haunted many a budding writer (and deterred even more).
One day you sit down to write and find that you have nothing to say. Or you manage to start […]