Q&A: Does My Hero Need a Specific Job?
Submitted by Dave L,
answered
Oren Ashkenazi
Episode 383: Unfocused Worldbuilding
When the setting gets fuzzy.
Six Important Story Elements Introduced Too Late
Would have been nice to know about this in advance.
Q&A: Should I Use a Historical or an Original World?
Submitted by Alina,
answered
Episode 382: Opening Scenes
Convincing readers to buy the book.
The Difference Between Relatable and Mediocre Heroes
Only one of them is a good choice for your story.
Q&A: Do I Have to Fix a Plot Hole?
Submitted by Terk,
answered
Episode 381: Paragraphs
You don't even notice it until it's gone.
Q&A: Do You Have Any Advice for Villains Forced to Be Heroes?
Submitted by Dave L,
answered
Episode 380: Factions in Fiction
Factions: Not great in real life, awesome in fiction.
How Useful Are Pixar’s Rules of Storytelling? Part 2
Emma Coats strikes again!
Q&A: Should I Explain My Magic?
Submitted by Murphie,
answered
Episode 379: Killing a Major Character
To kill or not to kill?
How Useful Are Pixar’s Rules of Storytelling? Part 1
Pixar's rules for writing a story... sort of.
Q&A: How Can I Establish Measurement Units?
Submitted by Evan,
answered
Episode 378: Epistolary Stories
Write a letter to your readers.
No, SJWs Are Not Reducing Diversity in Fiction
The so-called Galbrush Paradox is just an excuse to exclude marginalized characters.
Episode 377: Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy
Civilization ended, so it's time for a robe and wizard hat.
Who Wins: Antz, A Bug’s Life, or Ant-Man?
Uh-oh, there are ants all over this post.
Q&A: Should My Mystery Start With the Murder?
Submitted by Adam,
answered
Tifa