"The Writer’s Quest," Part Three! Heed the call for your own creative adventure! Discover your own Hero’s Journey of how to write a book.

Discover the delicate balance between subverting expectations and satisfying storytelling with examples from the stories that did it best!

"The Writer’s Quest," Part Two! Heed the call for your own creative adventure! Discover your own Hero’s Journey of how to write a book.

Uncover the importance of finishing strong in storytelling as we dive into fixing the controversial conclusion of Mass Effect 3.

How could we make Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith even better? Let's explore some changes that would make for a better story!

Embark on an epic(ally) easy adventure with the titular Man of Ease in this new, humorous, mock-epic poem!

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!

Embark upon "The Writer’s Quest" and heed the call for your own creative adventure! Discover your own Hero’s Journey of how to write a book.

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!

Check out the first short story published on my site, "Port Manteau"! Dive into this strange and amusing tale about a trip up the coast.

Dive into the world of interactive storytelling with the five best stories in video games that I've ever played!

Discover the power of writing groups in this insightful post. Learn how the E-nklings formed a unique and accountable writing community...

Discover the secrets of building a writing habit and turning your ideas into reality. Find time, set goals, and stay consistent!

Discover the captivating character arc of Ged, the protagonist in Ursula K. Le Guin's classic fantasy 'A Wizard of Earthsea'!

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!

What makes for an effective prologue? Let's take a look at the needed elements and review some classic examples in popular media...

As a writer, do your preparatory inclinations put you in danger of putting off a story when you're actually ready to write it?

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.

Here's a great writing exercise from Pixar: take parts of a story you don't like and rearrange them into something that you do! Here's how!