A Kryptic Blog
Author, Gary Khan, invites you to his Kryptic Blog where he writes about being an author, and gives advice to aspiring authors
#22 Characterization – Using Reactions To Characterize
Actions and Reactions Reactions are one of the most visceral ways to bring characters to life because it makes them relatable. Indirect characterization is...
#21 Characterization – Using Dialogue to Characterize
Dissecting Characterization Through Dialogue Indirect characterization shows readers your characters? traits without explicitly describing them. It includes...
#20 Characterization – Using Action to Characterize
What?s in An Action One of the ways to write indirect characterization is to use action, because it reveals a lot about the character. For example, it reveals...
#19 Characterization – The Direct Method
The Direct Method This week we study the direct method?of creating a character. This method entails the author telling the reader what the character is like...
#18 Characterization – An Introduction to Writing Character
What is Characterization? Characterization is the literary device authors use to artistically represent people. Additionally, it is the way authors create...
#17 Plotting 101: Writing Shocking Plot Twists
Plot Twists According to Wikipedia, a plot twist?is a?literary technique?that introduces a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the?plot in...
#16 Plotting 101: Bridging Plot Gaps in Your Writing
Plot Gaps in Your Writing Your writing couldn't possibly have any plot gaps. You're too legit and your story is amazing. For your sake I hope that is the...
#15 Plotting 101: The Elusive Magic of Subplot
An Introduction to Subplot Writing subplot can be elusive. We learnt in past weeks that plot is the dramatic restructuring of your chronological story. This...
#14 Plotting 101: Unravelling the Elements of Plot
The Elements of Plot The Elements of plot can be as simple as beginning, middle or end. Alternatively,? you can use complex structures that would make your...
#13 Plotting 101: An Introduction to Plot
A Proper Introduction to Plot This article is an introduction to plot and the first of a 5-week series which answers two questions: what is a plot and which...
#12 Dissecting What Makes Fictional Character Unforgettable
Writing Unforgettable Fiction Characters It is a must to create a compelling story, but what makes fictional characters unforgettable? This post does not...
#11 Three Ways to Brainstorm the Next Great Novel
A Kryptic Blog Post? Brainstorm The Next Great Novel: A Short Story A young woman clocks into her minimum wage waitressing gig, not only exhausted but utterly...