The Mythcreant Podcast
433: Stories Within Stories
We heard you liked stories, so we put a story in your story, so you can read while you read.
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Episode 430: Quest Rewards
Remember to get paid at the end of the quest!
How to Write a Training Sequence
The audience needs to see what holds the trainee back and how they get past it.
Who Wins: Prydain, Animorphs, or The Dragonet Prophecy?
Marvel at this middle-grade melee!
Episode 428: Good and Bad Turning Points
It was the best of points, it was the worst of points.
Five Retcons Star Wars Needs
Sometimes the best change is an unacknowledged one.
Five Types of Annoying Cliffhangers
Instead of ending your story, have you considered throwing it off a cliff?
How to Inform Readers About Faraway Events
Your viewpoint character can't be everywhere at once. Usually.
Five Stories That Undermine Their Own Stakes
Once you have a good thing going, don't ruin it just for a twist.
Q&A: What Is a “Character Driven” Story?
Submitted by Atlas,
answered
The Why & How of Foreshadowing
Managing expectations is an important part of storytelling.
Wolf Pack Is About Werewolves With Nothing to Do
What happens when there isn't enough plot for eight episodes.
Seven Easy Conflicts for Light Stories
Your story doesn't need to be dark or stressful to have a plot.
Five Stories With Disappointing Prophecies
I foresee that you will be disappointed with what I foresee!
Q&A: Can My Hero Stay in the Magical World?
Submitted by Tektalox,
answered
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?
Episode 415: Ensemble Stories
So many characters, so little time.
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
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