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 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.
Episode 414: Movement
Move along little little story!
Twelve Sources of Wish Fulfillment for Your Story
Even dark stories can add a little escapism.
Episode 413: Conveying Time
This is no time to argue about time!
Five Stories That Crawl Along
If a snail could move faster, it's time for an intervention.
Episode 412: Cosmic Horror
Make sure your scary monsters are actually doing something scary!
What Is a Throughline in Writing?
What it is, why it's important, and how to create one.
Q&A: How Many POVs Should I Have in My Ensemble Story?
Submitted by Camile,
answered
Episode 411: Futuristic Societies
Just try not to make excuses for oil companies.
Lessons From the Writing of Elantris
How well does Brandon Sanderson's debut novel hold up?
Episode 410: Signature Items
Do we just record this podcast, or are we *known* for it?
Five Tropes That Require Low Realism
Whether your story is realistic or not, follow your own rules.
Comic: Final Season Romance
What's important is that no one gets a stable relationship.
Episode 409: Monologues
If by your art, my dearest listener
Five Common Character-Arc Blunders
Shaping amorphous emotions into a coherent arc can be tricky.
S.T. Ockenner