Plot Articles

By Kate FlournoyConflict is often viewed as two forces that clash and cause tension, but it's much more complicated than that. Conflict is engaging because it prevents a character from attaining a desirable goal, which readers can empathize with because of the...

By Rachel KellerYou’ve written a novel that you love (ironically) beyond words and handed it to beta readers to prepare it for the final editing stage. You’ve aced all the details (characterization, plot, theme, setting). You’re...

By Sierra RetDisciplines in the writing field that were once considered frivolous wastes of time have become respected and appreciated by our society. Journalism, novel writing, and poetry are all prime examples. One sizable genre...

By Josiah DeGraafI have a love-hate relationship with Christian fiction.On the one hand, the genre has immense potential, because it transcends what it means to live as a human being to explore what it means to live as a Christian. When these stories are done well,...