The Cost of Deciding
When a character makes a decision in fiction the consequences can land at plot level; Ripley tells Hicks to wait for her as she arms up and goes back to […]
Month: July 2026
Why Stories are Critical to the Human Condition
I wanted to drop this quick for folks. There’s an impression by many, that stories are superfluous to life. Afterall it’s “entertainment,” it’s not really necessary. If you’re in that […]
How to Write Characters Your Readers Will Obsess Over
I’ve talked about creating compelling characters, I’ve talked about creating complex characters, about character dynamics, character arcs, and everything else to develop solid characters in your story. Today it’s time […]