On Writing

Both Editor Scot Noel and writing coach and best-selling author Wulf Moon share their expertise in DreamForge Anvil. A few other friends have shared their thoughs as well. Here's a collection of all of the articles aimed at helping writers improve their craft.

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Let's Write a Story: The Conflict Template by Scot Noel

Let’s Write a Story: The Conflict Template

Shaken, Not Stirred by Wulf Moon

Behind the Scenes of “Shaken, Not Stirred” – Author’s Notes

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: “KYD: Kill Your Darlings!”

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: KYD: Kill Your Darlings!

Writing Resilience by David Hankins

Writing Resilience

Writing Story Middles, by Scot Noel

Writing Story Middles

The First Step by Scot Noel

The First Step

Exposition is the Enemy, by Scot Noel

Exposition is the Enemy

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS Flow State: Release the Kraken Within You

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS Flow State: Release the Kraken Within You

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS: Magic Sword

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: Magic Sword

Rewriting the Future by Susan Kaye Quinn

Rewriting the Future

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: You Can’t Stop the Signal, Part 2

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS: Internal Character Arc:

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: Internal Character Arc: Descending Into the Dark Side

On Writing The Five Fold Passage

The Five Fold Passage

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS: Heart’s Desire

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: Heart’s Desire

3 Act Structure Wulf Moon

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: The Three-Act Structure à la Moon

Eavesdropping Your Dialog by Scot Noel

Eavesdropping Your Dialog

Writing Smart Dialog by Wulf Moon

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: “Write Smart Dialogue!” Moon exclaimed emphatically.

On Writing: 5 Classic Ways to Introduce Compelling Characters

5 Classic Ways to Introduce Compelling Characters

How to Write for DreamForge

Writing as a Martial Art

Writing as a Martial Art

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS: Escalating Tension: Crank It Up!

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: Escalating Tension: Crank It Up!

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS: Title is Your First Hook

Title Is Your First Hook: A Rose by Any Other Name Is NOT Just as Sweet

On Writing: Speed Bumps

Smoothing the Ride: Eliminating Speed Bumps in Your Story

Adding Character by Scot Noel

Add a Little Character

On Writing: From Prompt to Plot in 60 Minutes

From Prompt to Plot in 60 Minutes

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: Mentors: The Fastest Way to Become a Jedi, by Wulf Moon

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: Mentors: The Fastest Way to Become a Jedi

Writing Flash Fiction by Scot Noel

Getting into Flash Fiction, Quickly

The Art of the Twist: Adding Surprise to Your Story Structure, by Scot Noel

The Art of the Twist: Adding Surprise to Your Story Structure

Let's Jump In by Scot Noel

Let’s Jump In

Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRETS: You Can’t Stop the Signal 1

Wulf Moon’s SUPER SECRETS: You Can’t Stop the Signal