Five Stories With Strong Ensemble Casts
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Q&A: How Is a Strategist Different From a Leader?
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Episode 415: Ensemble Stories
So many characters, so little time.
How to Describe Characters
So readers are asking what your characters look like. Here's what to do.
Q&A: Is a Carnival Sideshow of Non-Humans Ableist?
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Episode 414: Movement
Move along little little story!
Who Wins: Severance, Andor, or Interview With the Vampire?
It's time to get dark. Darker. Even darker than that.
Twelve Sources of Wish Fulfillment for Your Story
Even dark stories can add a little escapism.
Q&A: What’s the Difference Between a Plot Twist and a Retcon?
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Episode 413: Conveying Time
This is no time to argue about time!
The Willow TV Show Is a Terrible Sequel
Giving Willow the grimdark treatment is an extremely weird choice.
Five Stories That Crawl Along
If a snail could move faster, it's time for an intervention.
Q&A: What Job Should My Hero Have?
Submitted by Maria,
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Episode 412: Cosmic Horror
Make sure your scary monsters are actually doing something scary!
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