Noticings

It Might Not Be Bad. It Might Just Be Different.

Comparing Past and Present as a Way to Show a Story's "Change" in New Light

Apr 13

Building Character Through Adversity

Facing Challenges Reveals a Character's Hidden Mettle

Apr 12

How to Make Normal Scenes Creepy

Want to make a mood? Try changing the weather.

Apr 11

Real Emotions Go Deeper Than We Think

What characters argue about might not be what truly upsets them.

Apr 10

Question Your Assumptions

The Things We Take as "Obviously True" Sometimes Aren't.

Apr 9

Making the Everyday Eerie

It's normal stuff, but it's weird as shit when seen through new eyes ... like those of your reader.

Apr 8

Maximum Impact from Minimum Elements

Pare Down to the Essentials for Powerful Storytelling

Apr 6

Look Closer at What You Think You Know

Because there's a pretty good chance that you're wrong, and don't know everything after all

Apr 5

The Power of Meaningful Connections

How Small Character-Based Interactions Can Create Lasting Bonds

Apr 4

A Fresh Look at Everything

Here's a creative trick: Look at things as if you've never seen them before

Apr 3

Dare to Stand Apart

Sharing Your Truest Self Makes the Best Stories

Apr 2

Constraints Can Boost Creativity

How Limits Can Spark Ingenuity

Apr 1

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