So you've gotten your characters, your plot line, and the world in which your story takes place. So what's left? What is the last thing you need for creating a fictional piece of writing? A theme. Your theme doesn't have to be intellectually deep, or even that prominent. It just has to be the over-arching meaning behind the moral of your story. This is what we will discuss today. Now, to Continue Reading >>
Plotting a Novel: Does Plot Matter?
So we've discussed the setting and characters for your story. What comes next? Well, after I create characters, I usually start on my story's plot. But what, exactly, is a plot? And do you actually have to know your plot when you start writing? Today we will touch on both of those questions, as well as a few others. First off, what is a plot? The plot of your book is the series of Continue Reading >>
Creative Characters: What’s in a Character?
So, what is in a character? What, in fact, makes a character believable at all? What makes a reader feel like they are in your story-that they are part of your world? On the other hand, what makes a character boring or predictable? In this post, I will answer those questions. Ahh, characters. My favorite part of writing. Why? Well, think back to the last time you read a novel. What made you Continue Reading >>
The Setting for Your Story: Your World
So, you enjoy writing? Find it fun to just ponder "what if" questions? Love getting creative? Fantasize about finally sitting down to write that novel you've always wanted to write? Well, now's your chance to learn the basics. Today: building your story world. Every story, whether it be fantasy, science fiction, or adventure, takes place in its own universe. You control what happens in this Continue Reading >>
Introducing: Creative Writing!
If you're interested in learning about creative writing, this is the place for you. What is creative writing, you may ask? Creative writing is, put simply, writing a story. Creative writing is every book (if it's fiction) you've ever read. (Creative writing can also be poetry, but I am not a poet, so this series is going to be more focused on fiction writing.) For stories, there are four Continue Reading >>
Wrapping Up : How Lights, Angle, and Editing All Work Together
Hey guys, Darkroomdiva here. So you've learned about lighting, you've learned about angle, and you've learned about editing. Now it's time to learn about how all those work together. Since I've taught you all the main factors of photography, teaching you how they work together will not take too much of your time. This is a photo with no editing. As you can see, I chose my lighting and Continue Reading >>
