Nathan Rosario| Throne of Salt
“It’s not easy being green” Even though this was my first time hosting an RPG Blog Carnival, it is actually pretty easy, and the folks of the community did not disappoint! I did not have a lot of time to write this month, but I did get two posts done: a little bit of magical […]| RPG Wandering
One of the players was not able to make it to the first session of my Rusheniya campaign, and I didn’t want to run the first adventure without everyone there, so I decided to run a set of prologue scenes, one for each PC there, and a final one with all the PCs. Each individual […]| RPG Wandering
We played a session zero for the Rusheniya campaign this weekend, and it was great fun. The players had enjoyed the work and detail I put into the setting so far, and did not disappoint with their connections to the city! We started the session with player introductions and a discussion of Lines and Veils, […]| RPG Wandering
Discover the difference between big and small character arcs—and why even subtle shifts can create powerful storytelling.| Helping Writers Become Authors
by James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell One of my favorite noirs is the 1944 classic Laura. Dana Andrews plays a NYC detective investigating the murder of the beautiful Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney). It becomes personal when he sees a framed portrait … Continue reading →| Killzoneblog.com
11. What's wrong with you?| The Library of Attnam
Explore Ellie and Abby in The Last of Us Part II: a ludonarrative analysis of gameplay, weapons, skills, and story parallels.| Language at Play
Writing a strong and consistent character voice is one of the best ways to make your story stand out. A unique voice tailored to your character makes them feel real and more memorable to readers. But voice is tricky to get right. Too little attention to this important aspect of storytelling results in all the […] The post Writing 101: How to Find & Write Your Character’s Voice appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
Crafting characters that readers will connect to is every writer’s goal and dozens (hundreds?) of methods exist to achieve it: deep backstory planning, character profile sheets, questionnaires, etc. Regardless of the roadmap a writer uses, writing an authentic character boils down to one important action: intentionally drawing from the real world, and specifically, the human […] The post How to Show Your Character’s Repressed Emotions appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
AI can’t dig into what situations feel like and what they mean to our characters and their hopes for the future—or what they mean to readers.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
When it comes to creating memorable, emotionally resonant characters, your character’s personality may seem like it’s just a “flavor,” but in many ways it’s actually the foundation of the story itself. Your character’s personality influences everything: the character arc, the voice in both dialogue and the narrative (if the character has a POV), and the […] The post How a Character’s Personality Shapes Arc, Voice, and Goals appeared first on Helping Writers Become Authors.| Helping Writers Become Authors
If you prefer fantasy wilderness to post-apocalyptic wasteland, here are some starting tables for you.| The Library of Attnam
Story idea generators can be just what you need to feel inspired enough to complete your next piece or to begin that novel you have been dreaming about writing for years.| JournalBuddies.com
Here's how writers can apply the five conflict management styles to create richer, more realistic character conflicts in your fiction.| Helping Writers Become Authors
These heroic traits will make your main character a success.| Mythcreants
When it comes to showing our character’s path to healing in the aftermath of a destructive wound, we need to take it slow.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills In CANYON OF DECEIT, danger runs deep in the Texas wilderness—but the greatest risks aren’t always found in the canyon. Meet Therese Palmer, a survival expert haunted by the past, and Blane Gardner, a Texas Ranger trained to talk down criminals but unprepared for what this mission stirs in his heart. Together, they must find a ... Read More The post Courage, Conflict & Chemistry: Inside the Minds of Canyon of Deceit’s Hero and Heroine appeared first on DiAnn M...| DiAnn Mills
I asked in a blog some years ago if satire worked. If it does, why is the world in such…| Charles Harris author
Use these all-new fictional story prompts to help your high school students improve their writing and explore the power of storytelling!| JournalBuddies.com
May all your surprises be good surprises.| Mythcreants
What makes a bad story? The answer may surprise you. Here's what really makes a story fail—and how to fix it.| Helping Writers Become Authors
Amazon's high-handedness. I had over 100 reviews of my book, The Breaking of Liam Glass on Amazon. But then Amazon started deleting them.| Charles Harris author
Goodbye contrived bickering; hello juicy drama.| Mythcreants
Who has the hottest description of them all?| Mythcreants
It'll all work out in the end, or not.| Mythcreants
Join a ship full of bio-retro-cyberpunk pirates searching for space Poké Balls that give you plague.| Mythcreants
Hello, Mythcreants! I’ve been working on my story, but I’m worried about something: My main character is materializing as a type of magical being that’s usually evil and intimidating, but he defies that expectation and protects people from evil sorcerers. In my head, his personality is callous and brooding even as he saves people. I […]| Mythcreants
If you want audiences to root for your hero, you have to make it happen.| Mythcreants
Hey there, The protagonist in my first-person, post-apocalyptic novel is obsessed with a collection of cult films that are in the underground bunker she grew up in. They shape her understanding of the pre-fallout world. When she leaves the bunker, she references these films constantly to fill in details about the remnants of culture she […]| Mythcreants
What are your thoughts about a character who’s a horrible person but a really good mentor? The Star Wars MMO SWTOR had a specific character, Darth Silthar, who filled that role in a specific quest line, but I haven’t seen a character like this used in general. They’re either effective good mentors or they’re ineffective […]| Mythcreants
When you're writing fiction, worldbuilding is vital to the success of your story. Your characters need a believable place to work and play!| The Write Life
Creating relatable characters makes a story memorable. Audiences love characters who feel real. Peter Parker, for example, is not just a hero; he’s a person with struggles. He worries about ... Read more The post How to Create Relatable Characters Your Audience Will Love appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
These fiction writing prompts for kids are a fun way for middle-schoolers to become better writers and more creative thinkers!| JournalBuddies.com
No, I'm not being pretentious enough to compare my own books to "2001: A Space Odyssey" (though my stories are good; you should check them out! hehehe)...| Adamas Nemesis
Third Person Objective Definition: A “narrator” narrates the story, using “he”, “she”, “it”, and “they” pronouns. This “narrator” can only narrate the characters’ external actions—anything they express or do. Some people just call this third person. It’s also called third person dramatic. Out of the three third person point of views, third person objective […]| Editor's Quill
Second Person POV Definition: This narration addresses the reader as the protagonist, using “you” and “you all” pronouns. Second person is rarely, almost never, used in literature. Most readers feel it’s unnatural and pulls them out of the story. There are a few second person books such as Choose Your Own Adventure and Bright Lights, […]| Editor's Quill
First Person POV Definition: The main character narrates the story, using “I” and “we” pronouns. Just about every writer knows what first person point of view is, and if you’re an avid reader, then you have read many books in this POV. First person allows the protagonist to speak directly to the reader. The reader […]| Editor's Quill
With these character questions, student writers will get to know their characters a little better. They’ll answer easy questions and more. Take a look now!| JournalBuddies.com
This post contains an AI images of Mr Big as described by Ian Fleming in the novel Live and Let Die. In Live and Let Die, Ian Fleming describes Mr. Big through various details about his appearance,…| Fleming's Bond
I was so excited when you all loved my original Magic Troll Plush pattern—it seriously made my day seeing all your sweet comments and finished versions! 🥹💖 Since the full-size plush was such a hit, I couldn’t resist making a miniversion… and of course, I had to make it no-sew (because you know I’m all about that easy amigurumi life … Mini Troll Doll Plush Free Crochet Pattern / Easy No-Sew Amigurumi Pattern Read More »| Wonder Crochet
This post contains AI generated images of Solitaire based solely on Ian Fleming’s descriptions of her. Solitaire was difficult to capture, I had to try many iterations before finding images which seemed accurate. Solitaire is described as one of the most beautiful women Bond had ever seen. Physical Appearance: Personality and Traits: Background and History: ... Read more| Fleming's Bond
This post contains AI-generated images based solely on Ian Fleming’s descriptions of Gala Brand. Gala Brand is described by Ian Fleming in “Moonraker” as an attractive and reserved woman, working as Sir Hugo Drax’s private secretary. She is also revealed to be an agent of the Special Branch. She is the lead female of the ... Read more| Fleming's Bond
Get more details about some new and returning entertainment coming to Disneyland Resort This Spring 2025. Here's the lineup.| Disney Parks Blog
You’re probably already aware that the protagonist of your novel needs some kind of motivation – an objective (or several) to carry them through the story.| Novel Software Public Website
Practical techniques for creating empathy with fictional characters. Based on the work of Micheal Hauge, major Hollywood screenwriter.| Novel Software Public Website
Okay, it took three weeks of literally being right on the sand where I could hear the waves day and night, and several days where I just lazed on the beach...| Adamas Nemesis
For challenge 5 of glogtober I will be doing the prompt 'Oracles and Sages', specifically I'll be doing three oracles.| The Whimsical Mountain
Inspired by this post, I decided to make my own post in this style from character ideas I had lying around. Also shout out to Cat Dragon for providing feedback and editing help with this post!1.Elena Smirt| The Whimsical Mountain
Rival adventuring parties are a classic device. But if I expect one to appear more than once, I'd like to make it an explicit foil to the party, differing most in only one aspect. This is not a complete taxonomy, only a brainstorm of common narrative roles.| The Benign Brown Beast
Into the Odd is my one-shot game of choice. It has just enough of everything. Just enough mechanics, just enough character, just enough world. I understand where Electric Bastionland is coming from, but it's always seemed like the "just a little too much" counterpart for my purposes. That said, the Failed Careers are elegant little thought-forms, similar to Troika! backgrounds, and I had some fun putting these two on paper. With some quick wombo.art (I'm a little meh on it, but it works), the...| The Benign Brown Beast
Yvonne Grace shows you how to approach the job of how to write a Pilot for television, using structure, planning and a big dose of creativity| Script Advice
Use this list of character flaws to inspire your next fictional character or story arc. We have 100 ideas to choose from!| selfpublishing.com : The #1 Resource For Self-Publishing a Book
Agency is when a character is involved in the story, forced to make decisions and take the consequences good or bad. It propels story action.| Kristen Lamb
I don’t think I’m alone in the feeling of falling in love with fictional characters... …or at least I hope I’m not. I’m not just talking about falling in love romantically, either. There are so many different ways that I can fall in love with a character. Sometimes, yes, I want to be with them, […]| Purely Olivia
Chinese characters are a fascinating and integral part of the Chinese language. Unlike alphabetic systems, each character represents a unique meaning and sound, making the learning process both challenging and rewarding. Should I Learn Chinese Characters Learning Chinese characters can be daunting, and you might wonder if it’s worth the effort. This discussion on whether…| www.digmandarin.com
Mexico is one of my favorite pavilions in Epcot! Why? You will find out soon! Food: Mexico has some great food. The pavilion has a pyramid with a restaurant outside of the pyramid called La Hacienda De San Angel and a restaurant inside of the pyramid called San Angel Inn Restaurante. At La Hacienda, you| DisneywithIzzy
In this Zenkichi Persona guide you'll meet Zenkichi Hasegawa and learn more about his appearance, key moments, and overall role in the game.| Persona Fans
Without conflict, you don't have a story. Find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.| Christian Publishing Show
Use ga in Vim to inspect the character under the cursor in Vim. Extend this feature with the Characterize plugin. The post Inspect Character Under Cursor in Vim appeared first on VimTricks.| VimTricks
So I spend time writing one thing and then go off and write| Middenmurk
When I read this at Monsters and Manuals about the nature of the practice of writing I thought it made sense and so returned to my previous habit of tapping on a keyboard. Nothing came of it at first (there is definitely a rusty period) but eventually the same dense and crusty stuff that I enjoy started to re-emerge, which was gratifying. Additionally, Santicore reared his ugly and I availed myself of the opportunity to do the layout for my own entry which got me interested in the algorithmic...| Middenmurk
Below are some rules I wrote up to run Viking seafarers in the HMS Apollyon setting to run some one shots of a few new areas. A friend ran a game at NTRPG Con using these rules and related WWII Commando Character Generation Rules and reported success. I think they make a nice enough distillation of my current rule system and provide a nice means of character generation. A Character sheet is also included. For further explanations of rules and things you might find this Players Guide for...| Dungeon of Signs
T he following table contains a Hundred Ideas for unusual features that might be possessed by Tieflings or those of uniquely Fantastic Blo...| blog.d4caltrops.com
“How come you always write such depressing characters?” someone asked me once. They always ask this, because more than half of my characters have somehow decided to be depressing. I don…| Sam's Online Journal
oaklandmurals.com is a collaborative site featuring murals, street art and legal walls of Oakland, California.| Oakland Murals
oaklandmurals.com is a collaborative site featuring murals, street art and legal walls of Oakland, California.| Oakland Murals
S erving as a bit of an “opposite” to my Magical Mishaps & Calamitous Curses table, the following entries are geared more toward those “...| blog.d4caltrops.com
This is something I’ve been asked quite a lot. Many writers really enjoy the world building process, and maybe the character creation process, but then they sit down to write and feel like they’ve already said everything. Or, they spend so much time doing all this work, then they feel like they have to use […]| The Writer's Cookbook
What happens when you don't know your characters' backstories? Does it really matter? Let's take a look...| The Writer's Cookbook
Discover how to juggle a large cast of diverse characters in your fiction in this podcast episode.| The Writer's Cookbook
In this Stardew Valley character tier list see all the characters's lore, including what's unique about each and a lot more...| SDew HQ
Learn Improv approaches characters in Three Parts: Move, Sound and Want.| learnimprov.com
