Ask the Story Genius: What Does 'Likeable' Really Mean?
Lisa Cron We are so proud and humbled that the Lisa Cron, the author of Wired for Story, and Story Genius has agreed to blog with us on a regular basis! In case you haven't yet seen her TED Talk, you...
View ArticleStory Genius on Backstory
Lisa Cron Backstory is something writers often struggle with, largely because of the writing myths out there that make it seem like something that’s best avoided. Ironic, because by avoiding backstory,...
View ArticleStory Genius - for Pantsers
Lisa Cron Great questions this month – so much to say, so let’s get started! Laura Drake asks: I have a question – I’ve read (no, studied) the first half of Story Genius, and it’s changed the way I...
View ArticleThe Origin Scene: Where Your Story REALLY Starts
Lisa Cron I had a lot of great questions this month, but Laura Drake’s question goes directly to the very heart – the foundation -- of your novel. She asks: “I'm stuck on The Origin Scene. Partially, I...
View ArticleStory Logic: The Crucial Importance of Because, But, Therefore
Lisa Cron Brace yourself! (Spoiler alert: there is good news coming.) But first . . . Here’s a hard fact: 97% of writers never finish a first draft. Here’s an even harder fact: 96% of those finished...
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