Spock from Star Trek: The Original Series was novel not just because he was an alien, but also because he showed no emotion. This set the stage for later novel characters like Data.
Novelty isn't easy, but it's the quickest way to make an impression.
A big-picture strategy for setting your story apart.
The secret to humor is surprisingly simple.
Is it a framework or is it a conceptual model or is it a theoretical model?
Castles, spaceships, and high tech cities are all great, but they can get a bit repetitive.
The best monsters have novelty: something fresh and interesting to offer.
Mythcreants dwells a lot on ANTS, the four effects that make stories engaging.
When we start creating stories from concepts, it’s usually best to work on whatever grabs us.
Not everything that goes viral is a picture with a funny caption.
If it's ever bugged you why some stories get all the buzz, here's some ant-swers.
Five places for your story to boldly go that few have gone to before.
Six characters who haven't gotten their time in the spotlight—and whom you could give it to.
David vun Kannon