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 […]
Character Development
Audiences love a great plot twist, a thrilling action sequence, or a quiet revelation, but without real character development they will start […]
Third Person Objective – Point of View
Previously, I went over third person omniscient and third person limited points of view. There’s one more to consider: third person objective […]
Character vs. Technology Conflict
Every tool we build changes the hand that holds it, and Character vs. Technology tells the story of that change from the […]
Plot vs. Story
When you read articles on writing, the words “story” and “plot” are often used interchangeably. You’re wondering if there are any real […]
What is Subtext?
For writers, implying subtext can be difficult, but it is also essential. The challenge lies in knowing what needs to be said […]
