Fatal Weakness
How to defeat every monster ever. Read more »
Bunny
Bunny, resident intern and proud knight of Mythcreants, is an avid author, amateur artist, and aspiring role-player. Chances are she's either currently immersed in an elaborate RPG illustration, watching a video essay about something trivial, up to her neck in college homework, or some combination of the above. She will emerge from her study den with the promise of freshly baked treats, discussion of dragons, or Mystery Science Theater.
The Adventures of Exposition Man
No one can defeat Exposition Man! Read more »
And the Best Story Goes To…
Beware of storytellers who use stories to wax poetic about stories. Read more »
Cyber Stakes
If you die in the game, you die in real life. Read more »
Choosing a Follow-Up Strategy for a Popular Story
Hollywood has made the act of revisiting old fan favorites something of a gimmick. With a rising wave of returning franchises, classics like Star Wars, assorted horror and superhero movies, Star Wars, numerous 2D-animated films,* and Star Wars have made their way back to the … read more »
Science!
How storytellers want us to think science works. Read more »
Classical Music to Set Any Scene
Most authors listen to music while they write. But, as anyone who’s assembled a playlist knows, picking the right pieces can be tricky. There’s a whole world of songs to choose from, but when writing a particular scene, a composition with a particular mood or … read more »
How to Use the Uncanny in Your Writing
A hand with all of the fingers the same length. Eye whites that aren’t white. Seeing a stranger in the mirror. A subtler cousin of horror, the uncanny is more about discomfort than fear. Sigmund Freud* described it as, in greatly paraphrased form here, making … read more »
A Field Guide to Six Infectious YA Clichés
An infestation spreads through the ranks of our beloved genre. Distorted by centuries of grotesque overexposure and abhorrent inescapability, these clichés have wormed their way into even the best-intentioned novels. Watch out! Read more »