Strange New Worlds Reveals the Danger of a Theme-Breaking Plot
In space, no one can hear you copying Alien.
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Your Story Needs Tension, Not Violence
Create excitement on your own terms.
Q&A: How Can I Give Aliens Strange Values?
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Episode 391: Murderbot
Hacking governor modules across the corporate rim!
The Five Reasons Prequel Stories Are So Difficult
Prequels are usually bad, even when authors try their best.
How to Give Social Justice Feedback
In most cases, you can tell writers their content is problematic without making them angry.
Q&A: How Do I Make a Sidekick Feel Like Their Own Person?
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Episode 390: Annoying Characters
When a writer tries for cute and gets something else entirely.
Six More Ways to Make Your Writing Cinematic
Does your novel properly imitate a movie-going experience?
A Character Goal Isn’t a Story – But It’s Close
This common model for stories can be helpful, but it can also hold writers back.
Q&A: How Do I Show That the Threat Is a Systemic Problem?
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Episode 389: Non-Romantic Relationships
Now don't kiss. Stop it!
Who Wins: The Mandalorian, Boba Fett, or Obi-Wan?
Which show is the Force strong with?
Lessons From the Appropriative Writing of Gemma Doyle
An opening set in occupied India. What could go wrong?
Q&A: How Do I Find a Sensitivity Consultant for Disability?
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Episode 388: Clashing Choices
When the heart wants two different things.
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