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Episode 433: Stories Within Stories
We heard you liked stories, so we put a story in your story, so you can read while you read.
How To Bring Back a Defeated Villain
Without great care, a villainous encore will flop.
Six Signs You’re Dehumanizing a Species or Culture
A group doesn't have to be evil to be problematic.
Q&A: Is It Ethical to Use Generative AI in Fiction Writing?
Submitted by Luke,
answered
Episode 432: Elemental Magic
By our audio powers combined!
Five Characters Who Deserved a Better End
We may be a little salty about these.
Five Ways to Cultivate a Viewpoint Character’s Personality
A few thoughts and feelings can make stale narration feel much deeper.
Q&A: How Do I Foreshadow My Villain?
Submitted by Lover-boy,
answered
Episode 431: Describing Violence
How to bring description to a knife fight.
Designing a Memorable Villain in Prose
Most iconic villains come from movies, but your villain can stand out too.
How The Last of Us Finale Could Have Been Fixed
Joel’s moral dilemma suffers from a contrived setup and rushed pacing.
Q&A: Can I Base My World On Christianity?
Submitted by Dryad,
answered
Episode 430: Quest Rewards
Remember to get paid at the end of the quest!
Picard’s Third Season Shows Us How Nostalgia Can Go Wrong
Was it really worth all the sacrifices made for it?
How to Write a Training Sequence
The audience needs to see what holds the trainee back and how they get past it.
Q&A: Would Mages Hide From Witch Hunts?
Submitted by Anonymous,
answered
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