Q&A: Can My Hero Stay in the Magical World?
Submitted by Tektalox,
answered
Oren Ashkenazi
Episode 416: Falling Action
The encore of storytelling.
The Climaxes of Marvel’s Phase Four, From Worst to Best
Will Spider-Man, Black Panther, or someone else take home the prize for best climax?
Q&A: How Is a Strategist Different From a Leader?
Submitted by Atlas,
answered
Episode 415: Ensemble Stories
So many characters, so little time.
Five Stories With Strong Ensemble Casts
These characters travel in packs for added safety.
Episode 414: Movement
Move along little little story!
Who Wins: Severance, Andor, or Interview With the Vampire?
It's time to get dark. Darker. Even darker than that.
Q&A: What’s the Difference Between a Plot Twist and a Retcon?
Submitted by Atlas,
answered
Episode 413: Conveying Time
This is no time to argue about time!
The Willow TV Show Is a Terrible Sequel
Giving Willow the grimdark treatment is an extremely weird choice.
Q&A: What Job Should My Hero Have?
Submitted by Maria,
answered
Episode 412: Cosmic Horror
Make sure your scary monsters are actually doing something scary!
Our Best Posts of 2022
The numbers don’t lie: you all dug these posts the most.
Episode 411: Futuristic Societies
Just try not to make excuses for oil companies.
Five Plot Questions for Revising Your Manuscript
Let's look at some of the most common plot issues we find in editing.
Episode 410: Signature Items
Do we just record this podcast, or are we *known* for it?
Why the Save the Cat! Novel Beat Sheet Won’t Help You
Brody's plot "formula" is too vague and yet not nearly as universal as she claims.
Q&A: What Happens If Everyone Can Learn Magic?
Submitted by Tucker,
answered
Episode 409: Monologues
If by your art, my dearest listener
GeniusLemur