Discrimination against Muslims, especially Arab Muslims, is often attributed to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. However, the truth is that Islamophobia goes back centuries before that. From 18th-century oil paintings of scantily clad harem women to modern TV dramas, fiction has a long … read more »
We can all let out a sigh of relief that 2020 is over. It was a nightmarish year, but at least some of us got extra time to write! Celebrate the bright spots by reading our top content of the year. Read more »
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Hello Mythcreants, I am your Star of Hope again with a new question: *Spoiler warnings for Assassins Creed Rogue* How can I write a conflict based on a misunderstanding without making it contrived? For instance the hero hates a character for something they didn’t do, … read more »
In storytelling, happy endings are the default for good reason. But there is another option. Sometimes the story doesn’t end well; nothing goes the hero’s way, and they either die or lose what is most precious to them. That’s right, this episode is about tragedies: … read more »
When it comes to film adaptations of classic novels, people have, shall we say, strong opinions. A common refrain is that the movie is always worse than the book. Fortunately, that isn’t true. While plenty of film adaptations are indeed worse than their source materials, … read more »
While receiving direct instruction via books, workshops, or editors is a fine way to learn storytelling, it’s also helpful to build skills on your own. If you’re looking for ways to get in extra practice, try these five activities. Read more »
Welcome to part two of my D&D 5th Edition ranger rework. In part one we covered what inspired me to attempt this, along with all of the new main class features. In this part, we examine each revised subclass and the features they receive. I … read more »
So about those cryptic clues… Read more »
I have a character who recently got blinded and now has to deal with what that means. How can I show him struggling and adapting to his new life without caricaturing or stereotyping the experiences of blind people and blindness in general? In addition, my … read more »
