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Analysis, Characters By Oren Ashkenazi on 10/01/22 If you promise that a character is important, you'd better follow through. Read in browser »
Social Justice, Superheroes, Villains By Chris Winkle on 09/30/22 We've created our own dystopia. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 09/28/22 The throne is always open to them. Read in browser »
Worldbuilding, Robots By Oren Ashkenazi on 09/26/22 Hi, I saw your opinions on the Technocore in the Hyperion books which reminds me of my own troubles of including AI in my worlds. In my sci-fi setting, I have a faction of robots that evolved from sufficiently complex ship computers and run a healthcare/coexistence-institute. While I want my robots to be awesome, I […] Read in browser »
Worldbuilding, Culture, History By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Steven on 09/25/22 Tragically, Westeros isn't a historical place. Read in browser »
Analysis, Plot, Subversion By Oren Ashkenazi on 09/24/22 What happens when we don't keep our promises. Read in browser »
Inspiration, Social Justice, Conflict, Superheroes By Chris Winkle on 09/23/22 How to get your new superhero in trouble. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 09/21/22 Every villain needs the perfect dungeon. Read in browser »
Worldbuilding, Animals By Oren Ashkenazi on 09/19/22 Could you discuss having dangerous animals as enemies in stories or RPGs? A bear might attack a person alone in the woods or a skysquid might attack an airship. But for many of us, our views on killing wild animals, even in self-defense, have changed over the past few years. How does a main character […] Read in browser »
Analysis, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Emma Riley on 09/18/22 For want of a raven, the dream was lost. Read in browser »
Analysis, ANTS Comparison, Characters, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi on 09/17/22 Arrows, moons, and marvels oh my! Read in browser »
Writing, Characters, Wordcraft By Chris Winkle on 09/16/22 Is your viewpoint character coming off as heartless? Here's how to fix it. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, Game Mechanics By Ari Ashkenazi on 09/15/22 Backgrounds: not just flavor anymore. Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 09/14/22 Guns are for cheaters. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Writing, Plot By Chris Winkle on 09/12/22 Hi there, I’m planning a story in which the protagonists will spend semi-regular stretches of time in prison. Since they don’t have agency during these times, I’m thinking of using them to explore each character’s backstory: specifically the supernatural elements that affect them all and explain why they’re the protagonists. Would you recommend this be […] Read in browser »
Storytelling, Conflict, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and Svend Phillips on 09/11/22 If the hero isn't doing anything, the reader will be bored. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Plot By Oren Ashkenazi on 09/10/22 Some techniques are tempting, but dangerous. Read in browser »
Analysis, Writing, Beginnings, Lessons From Bad Writing, Point of View By Chris Winkle on 09/09/22 Don't let a novel opening go to waste. Read in browser »
Roleplaying, Game Mechanics By Ari Ashkenazi on 09/08/22 One D&D (5.5E) returns, this time with gnomes! Read in browser »
By Bunny and Chris Winkle on 09/07/22 If your gods aren't soft and furry, it's time to convert. Read in browser »
Writing, Technology By Chris Winkle on 09/05/22 Hi, guys! First off, I have to say that I’m obsessed with your blog, and yes, here in the tropical lands of Cuba, we read and enjoy your awesome work. So, the issue is: I’m writing a three book series and I intend to post it online first, but not on Wattpad: on my own […] Read in browser »
Worldbuilding, Overpowered By Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, Wes Matlock and R. Christian Haining on 09/04/22 Sometimes a crow is just a crow... but it's probably an omen Read in browser »
Analysis, Worldbuilding, History By Oren Ashkenazi on 09/03/22 Six backstories and a guy made of knives. Read in browser »
Storytelling, Beginnings, Plot, Point of View By Chris Winkle on 09/02/22 Disconnected scenes are rarely worth keeping. Read in browser »
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