writing Archives - Justin Kownacki

Podrick, Tyrion, and Bronn approach the Dragon Pit escorted by Lannister soldiers

Storytelling

How Game of Thrones Defines Characters Through Actions

[SPOILERS AHEAD for the final episode of Game of Thrones season seven, “The Dragon and the Wolf.”] In the end, this short 7th season of Game of Thrones left us pretty much where we started: the army of the undead is still marching south, Daenerys and Cersei are still locked Read more…

By Justin, 2 months ago August 28, 2017

Storytelling

Is Game of Thrones Violating Its Own Theme?

For a story that was built around unpredictability and innovation, its final chapters are deviating from what its fans have come to expect.

By Justin, 2 months ago August 22, 2017

Suzanne Ciani, the star of the documentary film A Life in Waves

Storytelling

8 Tips to Hook Your Audience

These tips will help your audience get interested and emotionally attached to your stories fast.

By Justin, 3 months ago August 2, 2017

Storytelling

How Game of Thrones Uses Scene Structure to Reveal Character and Theme

From politics to survival, here are three ways the Season Seven premiere of Game of Thrones uses story structure to define its characters' motivations.

By Justin, 3 months ago July 19, 2017