The Six Traits of Strong Characters
Why some characters stick in readers' minds—and what we can learn from them.
Chris Winkle
Should You Spoil the Suspense?
How far you should tip your storytelling hand about an important character's fate.
The Best Quotes From GeekGirlCon
The highlights from this year's social justice-focused storytelling convention.
Seven Epic Fan Romance Battles
These potential pairings split fandoms, no matter which side won the canon.
Are Blank Characters Too Blanking Blank?
The pros and cons of these personality-lacking protagonists.
How to Write a Racist Story
How your story can treat its darker-skinned characters like trash.
Five Ways You Should Never End Your Story
Steer clear of these finales, especially if you're new to storytelling.
Episode 5: The Infinite Retelling of Fairy Tales
Mike, Oren and Chris talk about what makes fairy tales unique and how they have changed over time.
Clichés Are Bad, Mkay?
Why you should steer clear of everything that anyone else has ever done before.
Five Characters That Are Too Powerful
These protagonists were out of everyone else's league.
Episode 4: Science Fiction as Commentary on Today
Mike, Oren, and Chris explore how science fiction is used to comment on contemporary issues.
The Best Quotes From My PAX Weekend
The highlights from this year's gaming convention.
Which Should Come First: World or Story?
How your plot and your setting can build off each other.
Why Breaking Stereotypes Makes Stronger Characters
Why characters breaking social conventions improve the stories they star in.
When to Cut That Scene
How to tell when a scene isn't pulling its dramatic weight—and how you can beef it up.
Mythcreants: the Obsession With Stories That Got Out of Hand
How this storytelling blog got from idea to the website you're reading this on.
SFWA Pisses off Teh Womenz
How this writers' group failed its female fans—repeatedly.
Spec Fic Movies Punished at the Oscars
How this movie award ceremony failed film's most popular genre.
Oren Ashkenazi