When it comes to creating compelling fiction, a writer has seven basic tactical tools at their disposal. But when do you use each of these? How should you mix them?

Your yardstick for deciding should always be the same: Use whichever combination gives your reader the biggest, boldest, most impactful, and most powerful emotional experience possible.

This handout details the ins and outs of the 7 tactical tools of great writing, and gets you started on your journey to compelling storytelling in any genre.

This is a downloadable PDF.