The One Question
This week, I tell you the one question you should ask of every scene you...Flash Tip: Info Dumps
This week Alida talks about the Dread Info Dump. Alida will be taking a few weeks away from the video writing tips to focus on getting the Story Works Guide to Writing Point of View into your hands. In the meantime, listen to the Story Works Round Table Podcast...Character Motivation
This week, I talk about how deep you need to go to find your character’s motivation and why it matters to your reader.
Flash Tip: Ups & downs
This week, I talk about the importance of ups and downs in your plot, for your protagonist and your reader! Don’t take the “try-fail cycle” totally to heart, because ss in life: you win some; you lose some. I explain why your hero should win...Flash Tip: Typecasting Minor Characters
Today, I discuss the benefits of using types when you need to fill a minor character’s role. Those characters who don’t need much development, because they don’t garner much ink on the page, beg the question, how do I make them colorful, fun,...I'm Alida
I help people express their gifts to the world.
I do not believe in formulas. I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell the world make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
