William Kowalski

These articles on writing and storytelling by William Kowalski were all originally published in The Writer magazine (www.writermag.com). Written with beginning writers in mind, they are available free for download and are free to share.

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Conflict: What Your Readers Want

This essential ingredient is the first thing to check for if you feel your material is falling flat.

Writing Secrets of the Ancient Greeks

What Aristotle can teach us about fiction.

Use Setups and Payoffs In Your Fiction

How to use a storyline to create reader expectations and then satisfy them.

Create Flesh-and-blood Characters

Make them like real, live people and you’ll make them memorable!

Returning To The Right Foot

Storytelling lessons from my mentor, the late W.S. Kuniczak.

When Is Your Novel Ready To Submit?

Be sure to consider these steps before sending your work off to an agent.