k.m. weiland
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How the Antagonist Affects Character Arc
We often think of the antagonist as an external obstacle to our protagonist’s forward motion. by K.M. Weiland The antagonist…
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When Readers Don’t Know What Your Characters Are Talking About
A good story will always be a balance between providing readers necessary information—and keeping them curious by not giving them…
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When Your Scene Focuses on What Isn’t Happening
Here’s a little-known secret about stories: they’re about what your characters do. Okay, so maybe it’s not so little known.…
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Why Your Story’s Conflict Isn’t Working
Conflict is the life’s blood of fiction. Conflict means something’s happening. Conflict brings change. And there’s also the little matter…
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8 Signs Your Writing Is Stuck in a Rut
Laziness and fear—a writer’s two great nemeses—do their best to keep us stuck in the writing rut. by K.M. Weiland…
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How to Use Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing is a necessary part of any well-executed story. And yet, despite all its prevalence and importance, it’s actually a…