Lessons From the Writing of Elantris
How well does Brandon Sanderson's debut novel hold up?
Chris Winkle
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.
Episode 408: High and Low Tension Arcs
A little tension, as a treat.
Six Places to Trim Slow Prose
Are you going on too long? Here's what to look for.
Q&A: How Do I Portray a Healthy Relationship Conflict?
Submitted by Ravencraft,
answered
Episode 407: Wings of Fire
There are a lot of these books, but do they drag on?
Should Your Character Be Mysterious or Relatable?
Only one of these character types should have a POV.
Mythcreants: Now With Shameless Merch!
Fill up your holiday wish list while supporting Mythcreants.
Episode 406: Stories About Building Something
That's a fine cup of coffee.
Why Realism Is Toxic to Fiction
Never take an aesthetic so far that it becomes an ideology.
Q&A: Is My Hero a White Savior?
Submitted by Bellis,
answered
Episode 405: Hero Haters
It's probably cause of the hero's dad or something.
Ten Ways to Inspire Your Description
Your subconscious isn't the only source of great ideas.
The Penguin Cat