Seven Easy Sources of Real World Danger
How to get your new superhero in trouble.
Chris Winkle
Chris is the founder and editor-in-chief of Mythcreants. On the side she also designs, codes, and writes stories. When she manages to escape from chronic workaholism, she likes to drink tea, wear funny hats, pet kitties, and crush her enemies at the game table.
Episode 397: The Sandman
For want of a raven, the dream was lost.
Six Ways to Add Emotion to Your Narration
Is your viewpoint character coming off as heartless? Here's how to fix it.
Q&A: How Should I Fill In Backstory?
Submitted by Kai,
answered
Episode 396: Always Be Solving Problems
If the hero isn't doing anything, the reader will be bored.
Lessons From the Cursed Writing of Vicious
Don't let a novel opening go to waste.
Q&A: How Long Should My Online Chapters Be?
Submitted by Dahomy,
answered
Episode 395: Omens and Prophecies
Sometimes a crow is just a crow... but it's probably an omen
Can Framing Devices Be Better Than Terrible?
Disconnected scenes are rarely worth keeping.
Q&A: How Do I Keep Dialogue Scenes Dynamic?
Submitted by Camille,
answered
Episode 394: Death Personified
Don't Fear the Reaper-Cast
Why You Should Theme Your World
To make an impression, a world must be more than the sum of its parts.
Episode 393: Airships
Zeppelin or Flying Tallship?
Ten Reasons Characters Might Stop Communicating
What to do when one conversation could ruin your plot.
Joseph