Story writing structure

Learn how to use the 12 steps of the Hero's Journey to structure plot, develop characters, and write riveting stories that will keep readers engaged!

A story structure represented as a diagram.

Every novel must include these seven key story elements. Get these right and you can write a story readers love.

Eager to spin a new tale or spice up your novel? Dive into character creation with our quirky fill-in-the-blank questionnaire! Move beyond mundane details like name and age to craft personalities that pop, adding zest to your storyline, sparking conflict, and weaving richer plots. Check out our post, "Fiction Writing: Create Character Profiles (with Free Questionnaire)," for a dose of creative inspiration!

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An exciting twist on more common story structures, the Four Act Structure is one you'll definitely want in your novel writing toolkit. Here's how to make the most of the Four Act Structure! 🤩

Stuck on how to structure a novel? Here are 6 different story structures to try out. Each method or story structure will work differently for different people and you might need a little experimenting to find one that’s right for you.

Are you writing a story? Here are 5 cliché plots you should avoid.

This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.