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Alan Eckelberry
May 15, 20244 min read
Is Subverting Expectations Satisfying in Storytelling?
Discover the delicate balance between subverting expectations and satisfying storytelling with examples from the stories that did it best!
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Alan Eckelberry
Apr 10, 20243 min read
Shogun Review: Grand, Triumphant TV
Discover the grandeur and triumph of FX's historical epic Shogun. Check out my review on this captivating tale set in feudal Japan!
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Alan Eckelberry
Jan 17, 20243 min read
PODCAST: Movies and TV We're Excited About in 2024, Need for New IP, Video Games Movies, and More!
Discover Alan and DJ's top picks for movies and TV in 2024, deep dive into the need for new IP, and more on this entertaining podcast!
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Alan Eckelberry
Jan 3, 20248 min read
Story Fix: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
How could we make Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace better? Let's explore some changes that would make for a more satisfying story!
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Alan Eckelberry
Dec 6, 20236 min read
The Five Best Stories in Video Games (That I’ve Played)
Dive into the world of interactive storytelling with the five best stories in video games that I've ever played!
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Alan Eckelberry
Nov 8, 20237 min read
Character Study: Ged, A Wizard of Earthsea
Discover the captivating character arc of Ged, the protagonist in Ursula K. Le Guin's classic fantasy 'A Wizard of Earthsea'!
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Alan Eckelberry
Oct 24, 20236 min read
Story Fix: Alien 3
Can we rework Alien 3 to make it into a good film? Let's find out! We'll use the building blocks of the movie to make something new!
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Alan Eckelberry
Oct 3, 20234 min read
The Right Way to Raise the Stakes
How do you raise the stakes in your writing? Does it suit the story you're telling? Here's how to craft a compelling story with high stakes.
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