‘Yeah, I saw that coming,’ Is not something a writer wants to hear. You’ve just revealed your shocking plot-twist and… no one is surprised. The reader saw it coming the whole time, rendering your plot-twist unmeaningful and bland. Your ‘big’ moment doesn’t feel that big. In short, your story was predictable. Predictability can completely destroy…
Author: Sophia Scudder
The Cruel Prince Versus Pride and Prejudice: Enemies to Lovers
Many people over the course of history have attempted to write about the complexity that is human relationships, and, let’s face it, more often than not, the authors tend to flop when it comes to romance. Specifically, enemies to lovers. Whenever I read a novel or watch a movie in this genre, I always roll…
Jack Kelly From Newsies: How to Make Wonderfully Relatable Characters
There’s just something special about certain fictional characters. You probably know the ones I’m talking about: the loveable, heart-warming ones that seem so real you could almost reach over and give them that hug they deserve. They’re the characters you cry with, the ones you whoop for joy with, the ones who make a lasting…
Wednesday Addams: How to Show Internal Conflict (Without Bursting into Song)
There’s a reason many people enjoy musicals. The music is beautiful and riveting. Most often, the acting is fantastic. But the most entrancing of all is when the characters belt out their desires and fears to the audience in their earth-shattering musical number. It’s one of the best feelings in the world when you leave…
Cinder: How to Keep Your Fairy-Tale Retelling Fresh
Let’s be honest…there are way too many versions of Cinderella. Every country you can name has their own rendition of this story, not to mention there’s dozens more ‘unique’ versions in America alone. From a Barbie to a zombie to a sneakerhead teen, Cinderella has been through it all. So if you’ve ever tried to…