“If you hadn’t wanted out of here so bad, you wouldn’t have let yourself believe the lies. But you’re here now just like us.… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“Once you understand how plot, character, and theme all work together, chances are good that, if you get one of them right, you’ll get… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“the starting place for any powerful story must be the author himself. If a story doesn’t resonate first and foremost with you, why believe… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“The character drives the plot, and the plot molds the character’s arc. They cannot work independently.” — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“The magic ingredient in fiction is that special something that socks readers right in the gut and leaves them breathless with joy or sorrow” — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“plot structure and character arc are integral to one another. In his classic guide Story, Robert McKee says: We cannot ask which is more important, structure or character, because… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“Your “what if” question gives you an idea; your premise sentence gives you a story.” — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“How do you create emotionally resonant stories? It’s simple: Create stories with which you resonate. Learn to listen to your body and identify emotional… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“• Tell your left brain to zip it for a while. Your left brain can be a pushy character. When he’s telling you he… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
“Most authors would be the first to admit the best of their writing is beyond even them. It comes from someplace outside the conscious… — K.M. Weiland Copy Share Image
