Learn how to write captivating battle scenes that will keep your readers on the edge of their seats. Discover proven techniques to create thrilling action and intense drama in your stories.
When done well, fight scenes are great opportunities to raise the stakes and reveal character. Not sure how to write a fight scene? These tips will help.
How to write realistic fight scenes including injuries, aftermath, action verbs, dialogue, and more. Read the whole article including out table of fight scene injuries →
Who doesn't love an epic battle in a fantasy book? To write one that grips a reader and pushes the plot forward, you need to build tension in the story. Check out Tolkien's battle of Helm's Deep to see how to plot your battle scene.
Whether it’s a muddy siege on a Medieval castle, rugged cowboys firing pistols from horseback, or a laser-beam shoot-’em-up in another galaxy, a great battle scene is a staple of action stories. High stakes, high body count, and – if it is in space – really, really high up. We’ve covered the fundamentals of writing a
I recently wrote an article on How To Write Strong Fight Scenes. I mentioned in that article that things are a little different when you are writing about more extreme fights such as battles and w…