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Worldbuilding, History, Magic By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Svend Phillips on 05/01/22 Civilization ended, so it's time for a robe and wizard hat. Read in browser »
Analysis, Characters, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/30/22 Uh-oh, there are ants all over this post. Read in browser »
Writing, Beginnings, Wordcraft By Chris Winkle on 04/29/22 While readers are sorting out what you're saying, they can't appreciate your story. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, 5E Spell Ranking, Game Mechanics By Ari Ashkenazi on 04/28/22 D&D's most iconic spell level. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Mysteries, Plot, Prologue By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/25/22 For a murder mystery, should I start with a body drop? I’m currently working on a murder mystery. One of the issues I am currently debating about is the opening, in which I’m unsure whether to start with the murder itself or whether I should start with the main detective in a more character-focused way. […] Read in browser »
Storytelling, Characters, Likability By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Emma Riley on 04/24/22 What if a character was just nice and dependable? Read in browser »
Commentary, Rules of Writing, The Writing Process By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/23/22 An author who isn't afraid to share his opinions. Read in browser »
Inspiration, Storytelling, Plot, Romance By Chris Winkle on 04/22/22 Add excitement without sacrificing what's important. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, 5E Spell Ranking, D&D, Game Mechanics By Ari Ashkenazi on 04/21/22 The support spells have a field day. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 04/20/22 Why you should never turn your back on a friend. Read in browser »
Social Justice, Disability & Neurodiversity By Chris Winkle and Fay Onyx on 04/18/22 In my fantasy novel my main character, Sam, is disabled. She is unable to do magic and is from a species where this is the not the norm. Her condition is so rare that there are almost no provisions for someone like her. She has had to adapt by using technology instead of magic. She […] Read in browser »
Storytelling, Plot, The Writing Process By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Tank on 04/17/22 How much of a story is middle, anyway? Read in browser »
Analysis, Science!, Star Trek By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/16/22 They're super weird with no explanation at all. Read in browser »
Social Justice, Storytelling, Candy and Spinach, Characters, Gender, Likability By Chris Winkle and Bunny on 04/15/22 This silly-sounding spectrum has a huge impact on how we respond to characters. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, Game Mechanics, Unearthed Arcana By Ari Ashkenazi on 04/14/22 Feat trees, in MY 5th Edition? It's more likely than you think! Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 04/13/22 Only the power of love can set her free. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Characters, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/11/22 Hey Mythcreants, I was wondering, how much impact does my protagonist have to have on the story’s climax? For instance, if my main character is a relatively low-level player in the overarcing conflict, how can I keep their impact in the story realistically limited while also not giving the audience the impression that the story […] Read in browser »
Storytelling, Worldbuilding, Travel By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Steven on 04/10/22 Is it the journey or the destination that matters? Read in browser »
Analysis, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/09/22 What happens when storytellers make mountains out of molehills. Read in browser »
Analysis, Social Justice, Characters, Gender By Chris Winkle on 04/08/22 Why root for a heroic protagonist when you can root for a mediocre white dude instead? Read in browser »
Roleplaying, D&D, Game Mechanics, Unearthed Arcana By Ari Ashkenazi on 04/07/22 Dragonlance makes its D&D return. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 04/06/22 Why there are so many Class M planets. Read in browser »
Commentary, Short Stories By Oren Ashkenazi on 04/04/22 I’m thinking of doing a series of short stories about the same characters, along the lines of, for instance, Sherlock Holmes. What differences would you see in this as opposed to, say, a novel about these characters? Thank you, Dave L Hey Dave, great to hear from you again! From a purely storytelling perspective, the […] Read in browser »
Analysis, Worldbuilding, History By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and B.A. on 04/03/22 It can be horses or space ships, so long as someone has a duster. Read in browser »
Commentary, The Writing Process By Chris Winkle on 04/02/22 Writing is hard enough without asking people to meet outdated standards. Read in browser »
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