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Social Justice, Worldbuilding, Religion By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/31/22 Is it problematic to use Christian mythology as some of the basis for the vampire/demon lore in my urban fantasy series? I don’t mean in an “offensive to Christians” way, but more in the sense of is it affirming Christianity as “right” or “true” and being dismissive of other religions? Am I overthinking this? -Ze […] Read in browser »
Analysis, Social Justice, Magic By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and B.A. on 01/30/22 Is it better than the books? Yes, but better how, exactly? Read in browser »
Analysis, Plot, Tension By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/29/22 It's an urban fantasy showdown! Read in browser »
Writing, Wordcraft By Chris Winkle on 01/28/22 Readers want entertaining narration, but how do you make it entertaining? Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 01/26/22 How every space opera should go. Read in browser »
Writing, Dialogue, Wordcraft By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/24/22 What do you think of switching to “script format” for dialogue for a few pages in a story that is otherwise standard prose? Jerry: This is script format. Akeem (angrily): We know that! (shakes their fist) I have a scene w/ a large group of characters who are discussing and arguing an important issue. While […] Read in browser »
Writing, Wordcraft By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle and Wes Matlock on 01/23/22 We must all appreciate the hard working verb. Read in browser »
Analysis, Worldbuilding, History, Social Justice By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/22/22 The world of The Way of Kings has intriguing storms and bizarre gender roles. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Plot, Short Stories, Story Plotting 101 By Chris Winkle on 01/21/22 The second edition of this story formula has more tips, more options, and further reading. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 01/19/22 It's no fair if you have sharp teeth AND guns. Read in browser »
Meta By Chris Winkle on 01/18/22 Do you love pulling stories apart to see how they tick? Read in browser »
Roleplaying, Roleplaying Systems By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/17/22 It's time in the Sun seems to have passed, but I still have friends who are fond of steampunk. Out of the many steampunk RPGs that have been made, are there any that you have played and would recommend? Prince Infidel Hey Prince Infidel, great to hear from you again! I also retain a soft […] Read in browser »
Storytelling, Characters, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Jess Brownrigg on 01/16/22 Our main advice on meta mysteries is: don't. Read in browser »
Analysis, Characters, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/15/22 Even a show that blows us out of the water has room to improve. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Candy and Spinach, Characters, Likability By Chris Winkle on 01/14/22 The first step to fixing a candied character is recognizing them. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, Game Mechanics By Ari Ashkenazi on 01/13/22 Some of the best D&D content is entirely unofficial. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 01/12/22 Fairytales are required reading for monster hunters. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Backstory By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/10/22 So, I’m drafting a fantasy novel, and it currently starts with the main character about to leave for magic school at seventeen. Around when she was twelve, she met this guy who’s already a mage and who agreed to train her before actually getting to said magic school. Right now this extra training is pretty […] Read in browser »
Worldbuilding, Monsters By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Emma Riley on 01/09/22 Let's play Ghost or No Ghost. Read in browser »
Analysis, Characters, Mystery By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/08/22 Don't make readers puzzle out what the protagonist already knows. Read in browser »
Commentary, Storytelling, Story Plotting 101, The Writing Process By Chris Winkle on 01/07/22 A gut feeling for stories isn't enough. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, 5E Level Brackets, Game Mechanics By Ari Ashkenazi on 01/06/22 Finally, you can cast Otto's Irresistible Dance! Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 01/05/22 It only breaks down on days that end with "Y." Read in browser »
Storytelling, Beginnings, Plot, Throughline By Oren Ashkenazi on 01/03/22 Hello again, Mythcreants, I hope you are well! Recently, I’ve been trying hard to formulate a good plot, and I’ve resorted to multiple writing websites and resources to look for tips from already successful authors. One tip I’ve encountered is that the best way to make a good story is to start from the ending, […] Read in browser »
Storytelling, Backstory, Characters By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and R. Christian Haining on 01/02/22 How much backstory should your story have? Read in browser »
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