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How to Write a Good Story from Start to Finish
A complete guide on how to turn your idea into a great story A good story captures your reader’s attention and leaves them wanting more. To craft a good story, you need to be willing to revise your work so that every s...
How to Create Your Own Anime from Start to Finish
Learn how to make an anime series or film from scratchMaking an anime is no simple task, but with patience and dedication, anyone can learn how to do it. To create an anime, you must go through the process of building a ...
A Simple Guide to Making a Comic Book Yourself
Create the perfect story and illustrations for your comic stripIf you’re interested in creating your own comic, you’re in the right place. We’ve put together this guide to give you simple steps for starting your co...
How to Develop, Write, & Pitch Your Own TV Show
TV script writer Lucy V. Hay breaks down the steps for making your own TV show & breaking into the TV industryDo you have dreams of creating your own TV show? Or maybe you have a great concept in mind already. Either way...
How to
Write a Comic Strip
Creating your own comic strip can be a fun and creative way to express yourself in words and images. Comics are all about exploring your imagination, so you are free to make up weird characters, draw strange settings, an...
How to Write a Screenplay for a Movie (For Beginners)
Professional movie writer Lucy V. Hay shares tips for writing your own film scriptHave you always dreamed of writing scripts for the big screen? You’re in the right place. We’ve partnered with professional screenwrit...
How to
Create a Perfect Villain
A good villain in a story can wreak havoc on other characters and help to generate conflict. Creating a perfect villain can raise your story to the next level. To create a perfect villain, you should first understand the...
How to
Make a Comic Strip
Creating comic strips is a rewarding task, but can sometimes be difficult to create. Finding the right storyline and making something entertaining in a few boxes is harder than it sounds. If you want to make a comic stri...
How to
Write a Screenplay
Do you have an amazing idea for the next blockbuster movie or TV show? If you’ve ever dreamt of seeing your work on the big screen, it all starts with your screenplay. Every screenplay you write pushes characters thro...
How to
Create and Develop an Original Character
You might want to create an original character (OC) for a story, novel, comic book, or other creative project. Coming up with a character who’s unique and real can be a big challenge, but there are some techniques for ...
Dress to Impress: All You Need to Know to Win the "Dystopia" Theme
Learn what you need to create a dystopian look in DTI Are you a fan of Dress to Impress, but you're not sure how to win the "Dystopia" theme? If so, this is the perfect article for you! In this article we go over what dy...
How to
Create a Detailed Character Profile
A character profile is a detailed description of a fictional character's life and personality. A good character profile helps authors get into the mind of that character and make them come alive for readers. If you're wr...
How to
Write a Comic Book
Have you ever wanted to create a comic book, but you haven't been quite sure where to start, or what to do? Comics are a rich and fun art form that is finally getting the respect it deserves, combining gorgeous illustrat...
How to
Write Murder Mysteries
Writing a murder mystery or any novel, really, is a daunting undertaking. Plotting out the novel first can help you organize your thoughts so you won't feel so overwhelmed. Then, you can set up your characters, creating ...
How to
Begin a Short Story
Great writers grab you in the first few lines and hook you until the end. You may wonder how they craft these lines, or you may be wondering how writers start writing at all. These techniques will help you achieve strong...
How to
Write and Publish a Book
Writing a good book is a big achievement. Your book could either turn you into a celebrity and/or millionaire or gather dust at the bottom shelves of a bookstore. (Most would probably prefer the first option.) So, to gui...
How to
Write a Script for a Comic Book
Some people have the false notion that comic books are for kids, when in fact comics and graphic novels are intricate forms of expression and storytelling that can be read and appreciated by audiences of any age. There a...
How to
Write and Produce a Movie
Writing and producing a movie can be quite the challenge, especially if you are new to filmmaking. Creating an original motion picture requires a unique vision, detailed planning, and hard work. Start by writing a screen...
How to
Write a Children's Story
Writing a children's story requires a vivid imagination and the ability to put yourself in the mind of a child. You may need to write a children’s story for a class or decide to write one as a personal project. To writ...
How to
Create Good Personalities for Your Characters
Most stories need strong characters to move the action forward and draw in the reader. However, creating strong and relatable characters can be a struggle. If you’re trying to build a character with an unforgettable pe...
