Maintain tension throughout your story

Any story you tell by definition has a plot, characters, setting, point of view and theme. But to really make a story pop, an author has to interweave and play these elements against one anoth…

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Avoid Inappropriate Mystery to Create Suspense

One of the greatest temptations of novice writers is to include in their stories an enigma even though it doesn’t move the story forward. Authors who do this are guilty of committing the sin o…

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Why You Should Turn Your Book into a Business

Rarely can an author make a living solely on book sales. However, authors can achieve their dream of independence by building a business around their books.Creating a business centered on your…

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Your Acknowledgements and Dedication Pages

Many authors like to take a bow (or curtsy) to those who helped their book become reality. Many also like to honor someone special in their lives by dedicating the book to them. These names re…

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Goal, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes for Fiction Writers

With a strong grasp of GMC&S–goal, motivation, conflict, and stakes–you can sharpen your story and energize your process at any stage, from initial idea generation to revision. Join us for four weeks (one for each concept) to explore and experiment with this cornerstone tool for fiction writers. Why dive deeper into GMC&S? This framework can help writers escape overwhelm, get unstuck, connect you (and readers) with characters, figure out a story's shape, define its plot, find new entry points into projects even if you're not a "planner," and solve pacing and tension problems at the level of the whole story or within individual scenes. It's also fun! Fiction writers at all levels, and folks at any stage of the writing process, are welcome. Expect a mix of lecture and opportunities to write, dream, discuss, ask questions, and share ideas. All classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time. Instructions for Accessing This Online Class In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here. Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.

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I drive my story in the direction it wants to go

Sometimes writers find themselves unable to move forward with their story because it doesn’t match their vision of what the tale should be. For example, the opening you’ve penned doesn’t perfectly …

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Allow main character to experience crisis of faith

A man vs. himself conflict often elevates a story’s suspense and depth. When a character must face a confrontation with himself, most readers can relate to him. External conflicts that affect …

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What is a ‘cookie cutter’ story?

Q: While reading the submission guidelines to a writing contest, the rules said “no cookie cutter stories.” What do they mean?A cookie cutter story is one that lacks originality because it is …

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Allow main character to experience crisis of faith

A man vs. himself conflict often elevates a story’s suspense and depth. When a character must face a confrontation with himself, most readers can relate to him. External conflicts that affect …

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