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Episode 408: High and Low Tension Arcs
A little tension, as a treat.
What Legends and Lattes Teaches Us About Light Stories
Brew a cup of wish fulfillment!
Six Places to Trim Slow Prose
Are you going on too long? Here's what to look for.
Q&A: How Do I Portray a Healthy Relationship Conflict?
Submitted by Ravencraft,
answered
Episode 407: Wings of Fire
There are a lot of these books, but do they drag on?
Building Wings of Fire: How Sutherland Propped Up Her Plot
In this world of dragons, there's no problem that magic can't solve!
Should Your Character Be Mysterious or Relatable?
Only one of these character types should have a POV.
Mythcreants: Now With Shameless Merch!
Fill up your holiday wish list while supporting Mythcreants.
Q&A: What Swear Words Can I Use?
Submitted by Nick,
answered
Episode 406: Stories About Building Something
That's a fine cup of coffee.
How Useful Are Blake Snyder’s Rules of Storytelling? Part 2
He's more obsessed with DNA than you might expect.
Why Realism Is Toxic to Fiction
Never take an aesthetic so far that it becomes an ideology.
Q&A: Is My Hero a White Savior?
Submitted by Bellis,
answered
Episode 405: Hero Haters
It's probably cause of the hero's dad or something.
How Useful are Blake Snyder’s Rules of Storytelling? Part 1
Are any of these rules from Save the Cat better than the beat sheet?
Ten Ways to Inspire Your Description
Your subconscious isn't the only source of great ideas.
Oren Ashkenazi