Open Letter from Your Antagonist 2.0

Open Letter from Your Antagonist 2.0

To whom it should concern: I am the devil you need but do not want to exist. Do not dare challenge that. Why else would you write an entire story trying to stop me? Hell, I am lucky if I survive your story – yet my purpose here is not to beg for salvation. I am...
Scene: The Lady from Alone

Scene: The Lady from Alone

The scream came from the woods. My posture formed a stronger stance, then I moved toward the disturbance. Two voices. They disagreed. The voices grew as the two came into view. She walked. He drove. She refused to enter the vehicle he drove. He drove repeating the...
Stop Trusting Writers To Become a Better Writer


Stop Trusting Writers To Become a Better Writer


My new writing friend, April Dávila, is taking over my blog today with a unique post that will help you continue on your path to becoming the writer you’re meant to be. Definitely check out her blog, AprilDavila.com, and subscribe because...
New Plot Structure Video – Story Heart & 4 Parts

New Plot Structure Video – Story Heart & 4 Parts

Check out the video below to confirm the core elements found in all best-selling novels. Then take a deep dive into the 4 Parts of Plot Structure. Coming Soon: A new video drilling down on Plot Milestones. And if you find the below video helpful, please consider...
3 Ways to Create a Villain Who Fans Want & Heroes Need

3 Ways to Create a Villain Who Fans Want & Heroes Need

Download the Create a Villain Infographic Want to publish this Create a Villain infographic on your site? Copy and paste this code into your blog post or web page: <a href=’https://davidvillalva.com/create-a-villain-infographic/’><img...
How to Create Characters Before They Live on the Page

How to Create Characters Before They Live on the Page

I despise other people’s hands in my mouth. Yet I’ve permitted countless fingers to pry open my jaws over the years. I’ve even allowed them to wield sharp objects beside my tongue. This oral horror continues as mirrors, strings and chemicals appear shortly thereafter....