Storytelling
What Makes Game of Thrones So Addictive?
Every “must-see” TV show uses some of these addictive story tricks, but only Game of Thrones combined them all to create a runaway hit.
Storytelling
Avengers: Infinity War Shows How to Write a Huge Ensemble Story
Why Marvel’s biggest movie yet is a great example of how to write for a large ensemble of characters.
Storytelling
3 Worldbuilding Details Your Fantasy Story Needs (and 3 It Doesn’t)
If your story doesn’t hook your audience early, they won’t keep reading. Here are three assets every good story needs, and three more that make readers (okay, me) quit.
Storytelling
How Good Editing Saved Star Wars
From Star Wars to Casablanca, some of Hollywood’s best-loved classics were saved in the edit. Here are three ways editing can make or break a film.
Storytelling
Why Stranger Things 2 Episode 1 Is Perfect Storytelling
Stranger Things 2 Episode 1 is a textbook example of how to kick off a new season of a beloved show. Here’s why its writing and pacing work so well.
Storytelling
How to Fix the Storytelling Flaws in Marvel’s Defenders
Marvel’s Defenders has some storytelling problems that could have been avoided. Here’s where it went wrong, and how it could improve in Season Two.
Storytelling
The Problem with Blade Runner 2049
Let’s explore the structural flaw that causes the film to falter.
Business Advice
How to Make Webinars That Don’t Suck
I don’t ever want to suffer through another terrible webinar. Are you with me? Good. Let’s fix this.
Storytelling
8 Tips to Hook Your Audience
These tips will help your audience get interested and emotionally attached to your stories fast.
Armchair Sociology
Why Procrastination Is Good for You
Why almost completely screwing up is actually a good thing, and why doing it often is a super power.