Write A Hit Story: Idea To Breakthrough Novel/Screenplay

Create unforgettable characters.

Develop a compelling main character.

Develop compelling allies for your main character.

Begin your plot with a bang.

Add emotional power to your story by giving your hero an external "want" and internal "need."

Build up your first act's conflict to a pivotal moment.

Develop an imposing villain for your hero to square off against.

Elevate the conflict by giving your hero more opponents besides the main villain.

Use your setting to up the tension.

Build suspense by making your main character's path toward the goal even harder.

Give your main character a minor victory to create hope.

Blend more acts into the middle of your story, if they'll help.

Deliver a potent, three-scene sequence on the way to your finale.

Blow away your audience with your climax.

Tie together open story threads for strong emotional impact.

Make a powerful statement with your story.

Use these 10 techniques to give your story even more drama.

Give each scene its own obstacle to keep the tension high throughout.

Use your scenes to deliver forceful emotional payoffs.

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Use these 4 major elements to compose the pages of your story.    

Choose an effective POV for your story.

Give your dialogue this crucial characteristic.

Convey thought-provoking information.

Use dialogue to show your characters' personalities in an interesting way.

Draw your audience deeper into your story with subtext.

Give your dialogue an engaging sound.