You've got a setting and a story, but how can you make it feel even more real? By giving it a history! Dana Cameron, Erin Evans, Howard Andrew Jones, Richard Kadrey
Having a mythos characters believe in, a belief system that drives them, can help make your imaginary world come to life! Linda Robertson, Annie Sullivan, Eden Robins, and Bryan Young show how.
How dark is too dark for teens? Kids are resilient, but can stories force them to grow up too fast? Alethea Kontis, Aaron Rosenberg, Jerry Gordon, Kelly McCullough, and Kirk Dougal discuss.
Imposter syndrome plagues everyone from rookies to New York Times bestsellers. Erin Evans, Keith Baker, Maurice Broaddus, and Robyn Bennis discuss how to deal with it.
Your best friend just got a three-book deal with a New York publisher. Now what? You're jealous, that's what. Eugene Fischer, Kelly McCullough, and Tim Waggoner discuss how to deal with it.
Arid landscapes present a huge variety of scenes, interesting terrain, challenging conditions. Geologist Scott Rise-Snow highlights unusual story elements that can enliven your next desert adventure.
Dynamic Story Creation Part One – The Philosophy of Story Creation
Summary:
Before you start writing your story, you need a clear idea of what your job is as a Story Creator. This class from Maxwell Alexander Drake gives you the theory of story creation.
Dynamic Story Creation Part Three — The Physical Layer & the Hero's Journey
Summary:
All great stories need both a hero and a villain. This class from Maxwell Alexander Drake will give you the tools you need to create both sides of this opposing force.