Narratives

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Points of a Story: 6 Key Plot Points That Every Story Needs

Subplot: Literary Definition, Examples, and Writing Tips

The 7 Basic Plots: Bonus Plots!

What Is Plot? The 6 Elements of Plot and How to Use Them

What is Plot? An Author's Guide to Storytelling

What is a Dénouement? A Story’s Final Beat (+ Examples)

How to End a Story: The 6 Ways All Stories End

Rising Action: Where the Story Really Happens (With Examples)

The Inciting Incident: Definition, Examples & Writing Tips

What is Exposition? Examples of Backstory in Action

Falling Action: Definition and Why Falling Action Doesn't Exist In Most Stories

Denouement: Definition and Examples of the Literary Term

Climax of a Story: Definition, Examples, and Writing Tips

Literary Crisis: Why a Dilemma Will Make Your GOOD Story GREAT

Rising Action: Definition and Examples of This Dramatic Structure Element

Inciting Incident: Definition, Examples, Types, and How to Start a Story Right

Exposition in Literature: Definition, Examples, and a Complete Guide for Writers

What Is the Theme of a Story? Definition and Mistakes to Avoid

10-How to Make Readers Fall for Your Characters

Character Descriptions: How To Write Them (in 3 Steps)

9-How to paint a character portrait

How to Write Fabulous Dialogue [9 Tips + Examples]

8-How to write (and not write) character exposition

7-How to properly use flashbacks

What Is Purple Prose? Writing 101: Definition, Tips, and Examples

6-The importance of character descriptions

150+ Useful Character Quirks (Plus a Few Clichés to Avoid)

5-Outline: Shaping a character's personality

7 Types of Conflict in Literature: A Writer's Guide