⚔️The Wordforge: Shaping Stronger Stories
Kourtney SpakThe Wordforge is for fiction writers who want straightforward craft lessons, editorial insights, and a supportive community.
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Stop Overwriting Your Story
All of us have fallen for overwriting’s siren call. We’re lured in by punching up our prose, ensuring we’re being clear and thorough in our descriptions, and doing our damnedest for readers to understand what we’re saying.
But what if I to...
The April R.E.P.O.R.T.
Welcome to the April REPORT!
If you’re here, might as well hit the 💚 button.
Thanks to all 875 of you for being here and sticking with me!
If this is the first time you’re seeing a REPORT, it typically stands for:
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How to Fix Your Novel's Messy, Boring Middle
Last week we discussed why story beginnings are hard to write. But what if I told you the middle might be even harder than that?
The middle can be messy.
Boring.
Confusing.
Out of control, even.
Fear not, forgers. This doesn’t mean y...
Novel Beginnings: The Common Problems
Writing the beginning of a novel is hard, there’s no doubt about that.
That’s because the beginning has to do a lot:
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Introduce the protagonist and other characters
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Setup the world and story
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Get the plot moving
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Set the...
The March R.E.P.O.R.T.
Welcome to the March Report!
If you’re here, might as well hit the 💚 button.
We’re going over the audiobooks I loved this month, the hard things I’m embracing (like the comedown after completing a big goal), and teaching you how to Bri...
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Developmental Fiction Editor specializing in the fantasy and romance genres and helping you shape stronger stories.
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