Recipe for a Story

mostly Comedy & Romance

Stephanie Bourbon

Apr 19, 20233 min read

Is Your Inciting Incident The Same As Your Meet-Cute In Your Romantic Comedy Screenplay or Novel?

The answer isn't yes or no. How annoying, right? Sorry, but that's just the way it is. In my professional opinion, it's better to...

Stephanie Bourbon

Nov 8, 20213 min read

Genre Clarity, what is it & why do I need it?

Happy Monday to all the writers out there!! I'm so grateful that you are here. Today I am talking about GENRE CLARITY and why it's so...

Stephanie Bourbon

Oct 25, 20212 min read

I'm Doing Something Scary--OUTLINING!

Hello, Writers!! This week one of my goals was to get my new romantic comedy novel outlined in the 7 story arcs required in rom-coms. It...

Stephanie Bourbon

Oct 11, 20217 min read

How To Go Deeper With Your Characters

Hey, Writers! Happy Monday! This week I'm talking about when you get that dreaded feedback that goes something like "I couldn't connect...

Stephanie Bourbon

Sep 30, 20213 min read

How to write a novel in a month and win nanowrimo

Hello, Writers!! This week, I'm coaching you on how to write a draft fast and complete NaNoWriMo, which is coming up in just a month....

Stephanie Bourbon

Sep 20, 20213 min read

The Importance of Writing Goals

Good Morning Writers! This week, I'm behind in everything but the one thing that has kept me on track is that I have a GOAL LIST and I...

Stephanie Bourbon

Aug 23, 20213 min read

It's All About Character & What That Really Means

Hello Dear Writers!! Today, I'm talking about CHARACTER. The concept is simple. You write a story and it's filled with characters. Maybe...

Stephanie Bourbon

Aug 2, 20213 min read

Even Your Villains Need A Reason

It's Monday and today I'm talking about writing the perfect VILLAIN! Snidely Whiplash, an archetypical sinister cartoon villain I love me...

Stephanie Bourbon

May 24, 20216 min read

How To Craft A Story That Works

Hello Writers, today I'm talking about writing a story that keeps the reader or audience invested, and evokes something to talk about...