Improving Technique My Fifty: #20 – #11 9 Nov 202020 Dec 2021 I am reviewing all fifty of my short stories, ranking them from worst to best. Today I will bring us to the threshold of my most treasured work. Something Special)…
Improving Technique My Fifty: #36 – #21 5 Nov 202020 Dec 2021 I am reviewing all fifty of my short stories, ranking them from worst to best. Today I am taking a look at the middle of the pack. It's Nice. No…
Lessons Raising the Stakes 18 Feb 201915 Nov 2021 Quality over Quantity) There is a common misconception in storywriting that the more lives that hang in the balance, the more important the story is. Consider the sequel that has…
Lessons The Awkward Friends of Yesteryear 27 Aug 201811 Nov 2021 There's a common story trope that begins with a main character being enamored by some mentor character, viewing this master as the most wise, most respected, and most powerful of…
Lessons For the Children 23 Jul 201810 Nov 2021 I am both the father of a toddler and an animation enthusiast. Combined together, these mean that I read and watch a lot of children's content and, as a result, have…
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