Q&A: Can I Write a Good Villain Who Is Completely Awful?
Submitted by Tom,
answered
Chris Winkle
Episode 417: Interview With The Vampire Show
Romance, fangs, and blood. What more could you ask for?
Wednesday Failed the Addams Family, and It Didn’t Have To
The Addamses were designed for comedy, but they can still be in a tense show.
Episode 416: Falling Action
The encore of storytelling.
Why We Stigmatize Enjoyment
It's hard to meet our goals when we won't admit what they are.
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.
GeniusLemur