The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
How theme and mood work together
Discover how blending theme and mood can shape a captivating narrative.
Symbols & motifs in story
Enhance your narrative using symbols and motifs to create depth and intrigue.
Understanding the controlling idea/theme of your story
Master the art of crafting compelling stories by understanding the controlling theme in your narrative.
3 ways to include multiple themes in your story
Enrich your storytelling with three techniques for incorporating multiple themes.
The ultimate guide to Romancing the Beat
A step-by-step guide to Gwen Hayes' Romancing the Beat romance story structure. In other words, the romance novel template of your dreams.
5 reasons your story may not be working (and what to do to fix it)
Five reasons your story may not be working and how to fix them.
Doing a paragraph-level edit of your manuscript (as a revision tool)
Paragraph-level editing: a meticulous method for manuscript revision.
Examining the interactions between characters (as a revision tool)
Examining character interactions as a revision tool: a guide.