Who Wins: Severance, Andor, or Interview With the Vampire?
It's time to get dark. Darker. Even darker than that.
Plot: Page 2
Q&A: What’s the Difference Between a Plot Twist and a Retcon?
Submitted by Atlas,
answered
Five Stories That Crawl Along
If a snail could move faster, it's time for an intervention.
What Is a Throughline in Writing?
What it is, why it's important, and how to create one.
Five Plot Questions for Revising Your Manuscript
Let's look at some of the most common plot issues we find in editing.
Five Common Character-Arc Blunders
Shaping amorphous emotions into a coherent arc can be tricky.
Q&A: How Should I Structure My Series?
Submitted by Adam,
answered
Episode 408: High and Low Tension Arcs
A little tension, as a treat.
Five Stories That Fail at Human Resources
Someone remind these characters to ask for help!
Movement: The Story Principle That’s 2,300 Years Old
Tension isn't the only thing a plot needs.
Who Wins: Three Parts Dead, House of Earth and Blood, or A Master of Djinn?
Three urban fantasies with rich worlds enter the arena.
Episode 399: Stranger Things 4
A criminal waste of Winona Ryder.
Six Stories With Cheap Cop-Outs
What happens when we don't keep our promises.
Episode 397: The Sandman
For want of a raven, the dream was lost.
Who Has the ANTS: Hawkeye, Moon Knight, or Ms. Marvel?
Arrows, moons, and marvels oh my!
Q&A: How Should I Fill In Backstory?
Submitted by Kai,
answered
Episode 396: Always Be Solving Problems
If the hero isn't doing anything, the reader will be bored.
Five Tropes That Sound Cool but Rarely Work
Some techniques are tempting, but dangerous.
Can Framing Devices Be Better Than Terrible?
Disconnected scenes are rarely worth keeping.
Ten Reasons Characters Might Stop Communicating
What to do when one conversation could ruin your plot.
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