The Storycoaster (video)

Write captivating stories with the Storycoaster technique. Learn to take readers on an engaging journey they won't forget.

Crafting conflict and tension

Once you've hooked your reader, you need to keep them engaged! Understanding Conflict and Tension is the key to keeping your readers coming back for more.

How to write cliffhangers that captivate

Cliffhangers are a fantastic way to make your story engaging no matter the type of conflict or scale of the stakes. Learn how to best use them in your stories.

Escalating the Storycoaster: Advanced tips

Learn how to use the Storycoaster to create rising and falling tension across multiple chapters of your story to create compelling story arcs.

Giving characters goals, motivation, conflict, and stakes

The secret to great characters revealed: Goals, Motivation, Conflicts, Stakes! Learn how Character GMCS keeps your characters and readers engaged in the plot.

Write characters with internal conflict

Internal conflicts reveal how characters struggle with their own internal desires, beliefs, and values. Use it to give your story more emotional weight.