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Strikes Other Than Punches or Kicks

FightWrite — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:15:23 +0000

In fighting, a strike is a direct, percussive blow delivered with any part of the body. Punches and kicks are both examples of strikes and what many people think of when strikes are mentioned in relation to fights. While both punches and kicks are incredibly productive in fights on and off the page, they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to striking. In this post, we are going to look at some strikes, other than punches and kicks, that can pack a wallop in your fight scene. All these strikes will be looked at in the …

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How to Punch – Step by Step for Writers

FightWrite — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:43:58 +0000

In today’s post we are going to learn how to punch which seems like a no brainer. I mean, most of us have punched something at some point in our lives. But fighting is a lot like writing. Just because you’ve written something doesn’t mean you really know how to write. And just because you’ve punched something doesn’t mean you did it right. Also, if you’ve ever written that your character punched “hard” or “punched” a punch, bookmark this because neither of those are technically correct. Also, if you are writing a character who does MMA, check out my book …

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Where to Punch a Character and Why

FightWrite — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:41:16 +0000

If you are blocking a fight scene ripe with punches, this post is for you. It’s important to know where to punch a character, because where you punch your character will create certain responses. If there is a specific response/result/injury that you are looking for, it’s good to know which punches will get you to that point. In this post we will look at where to punch a character to create a create a certain outcome. Guys, this is where having actual fight training/experience comes in super handy. Don’t worry if you don’t have it. That’s why I’m here! Does …

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NaNoWriMo Fight Scene Guide

FightWrite — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:23:08 +0000

November is National Novel Write Month a.k.a. NaNoWriMo. The goal of NaNoWriMo is to get that manuscript out of your head and onto the screen. You aren’t writing a finished product. You are putting the pieces and parts of the monster on the table. Sewing it together, shocking it to life and putting it in a sports jacket will come later. And, when you find yourself arranging the bones of a scene with a brawl, here is FightWrite™’s quick and dirty guide to NaNoWriMo fight scenes. NaNoWriMo Fight Scene Guide – Serve the Story But first, before we go further, …

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Blocking a Fight Scene – Mapping

FightWrite — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:41:37 +0000

Getting anywhere is easier with a map. This is especially true when blocking a fight scene. As a writer, you have to approach the battle the same way a commander would: with the end in mind. Before going to battle, battle plans are made. Those plans create a strategy that keeps troops movement unified toward a damage goal. Even if that damage goal is ultimately not achieved, it still determines how troops deploy. Fight Scene Guide – Step-by-Step Focus of the blocking The same holds true for a fight on the page. The blocking of a fight scene should …

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