The Eight Character Archetypes of the Hero’s Journey
The occupants of this mythic structure often fit one or more of these molds.
Chris Winkle
Episode 14: Disney Princesses Now and Then
Chris, Oren and Mike talk about the main Disney Princesses and how their stories have evolved over time.
Three Experiments You Shouldn’t Try
Very few have done them before—but that's because they won't work.
Balancing Character Agency
How your characters can drive the story even with their backs to the wall.
Episode 13: Existential Horror in Doctor Who
Mike, Oren and Chris speak in depth about Dr.
Five Wish-Fulfillment Characters
When art starts to get a little too close to life—or the life the artists wants to have.
Tying Your Plot Together
How to weave your story's strands together into a cohesive whole.
The Best Posts of 2013
A Mythcreants highlight reel to ring out the year.
Repairing Unbelievable Story Elements
How to prevent head-scratching events from tearing readers out of the story.
Episode 11: Episodic, Overarching, and Anthology Stories
Mike, Oren and Chris discuss the weaknesses and strengths that come with episodic, overarching, and anthology stories.
Maintaining Belief During Fantastical Stories
How to manage your audience's expectations to keep your story immersive.
Why Should Fiction Be Believable?
Why your story needs consistent rules, even if they're different from reality's.
Episode 10: Putting Twists on Classic Monsters With Mur Lafferty
Mur Lafferty joins Oren, Mike, and Chris to talk about classic creatures.
How to Talk About Dark Stories
Why this widespread story term isn't as catch-all as it looks.
Life After NaNoWriMo
What to do when you've cracked the 50,000-word threshold.
Five Unrealistic Character Traits
These attributes will have readers raising their eyebrows.
The Keys to a Great Opening Scene
How your beginning can hook readers from the get-go.
Oren Ashkenazi