The Scapegoat: Why Your Characters Need Someone to Blame
Typically, we view a scapegoat simply as a plot device — an innocent bystander blamed for a criminal act, or the black […]
The Creator Archetype: Writing the Character Who Builds, Breaks, and Burns
The Creator archetype is someone driven by their imagination, vision, and a need to bring something new into existence. Think of the […]
Character Ideas
The best character ideas do not arrive fully formed. They arrive as a series of questions. Who is this person? What do […]
Examples of Memoirs: What Great Memoirs Can Teach You About Storytelling
A memoir is not simply a retelling of your life story. It’s about finding meaning in your experiences and shaping them into […]
The Sage Archetype: The Gift and Burden of Knowing
We’ve all read stories with a mentor figure The elderly woman who lives at the outskirts of the village and tells riddles. […]
Wearing Too Many Hats: Understanding the Screenwriter’s Role
When writing a screenplay, there often comes a point where you start to imagine you’re in charge of the entire production. Perhaps […]
