The Best and Worst of Strange New Worlds Season Two
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Episode 560: The Questionably Supernatural
Could it be magic? (yes)
Nine Reasons for a Villain to Spare the Hero
"I want to break their spirit" doesn't cut it.
Episode 559: Unreliable Allies
Can you trust us? Yes. Probably.
The Best and Worst of Strange New Worlds Season One
How will each Star Trek episode rank?
Designing a Surprise Villain for Your Story
Villain reveals never get old, but they can be tricky.
Episode 558: Passing Time in Fiction
When you really want to be writing a memoir.
Who Wins: Legends and Lattes, Irregular Witches, or The Spellshop?
It’s a battle, but a cozy one.
Five Flaws for Smart Characters
Obviously, you know all of them already.
Episode 557: Wishes in Fiction
Your (earned) wish is our command!
Six Very Real Sequel Ideas for Popular Stories
Remember, there are no bad ideas. Except for these.
How to Use the Five Senses in Your Description
Writing sensory language helps immerse readers in the story world.
Episode 556: Societies That Ban Things
No fictional society has banned podcasting. Yet.
Three Options for Heroes Who Disobey Orders
We can break the rules a little, as a treat.
Slop Is Sneaking Into Book Covers – but We Can Stop It
It's time to get better at crediting artists.
Episode 555: Explaining Complex Worlds
Divert all power to the exposition array!
The Problem With Heist Novels
When stealing a plot from a different medium, start with the perfect plan.
Five Authentic Depictions of Chronic Illness in Popular Stories
Long-term conditions can be part of who a character is.
Q&A: How Do I Analyze Stories Without Getting Sucked In?
Submitted by Paul,
answered
Episode 554: Writing to Resist
We all do what we can.
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