When stealing a plot from a different medium, start with the perfect plan.| Mythcreants
Long-term conditions can be part of who a character is.| Mythcreants
Hi Chris, In your post “Five Ways to Build Your Storytelling Muscles,” one of the things you suggest is analyzing the stories we consume. That sounds like excellent advice, but how do you focus on the analysis and avoid slipping back into passive consumption, especially if it’s a story you enjoy? Thanks Paul Hi Paul, […]| Mythcreants
For the increasing number of DMs thinking "I should write this down."| Mythcreants
While romance may look simple, it's anything but.| Mythcreants
Tension's not about things being bad, it's about things getting worse.| Mythcreants
Fireball is actually a weak spell if you think about it.| Mythcreants
Problematic assumptions abound in our stories. Let's fix that.| Mythcreants
Cutting clutter is an essential part of penning powerful prose.| Mythcreants
Readers shouldn't end up rooting for the antagonist.| Mythcreants
You can't create emotional impact by telling readers what to feel.| Mythcreants
We don't need black and white morality to have epic struggles.| Mythcreants
The average writer wastes countless hours agonizing over small pieces of their story while important problems are overlooked. Our content editors will illuminate the revisions that will make the biggest impact, taking your story to the next level.| Mythcreants
Teleportation is immensely powerful, and with that power comes an immense load of problems.| Mythcreants
Magic elements can delight readers, but a flawed set of elements will ruin the effect.| Mythcreants
If a story is never finished, it doesn't matter how perfect it is.| Mythcreants
Somehow, these popular platitudes aren't delivering results. It must be me.| Mythcreants
Long ago, the five narration types lived together in harmony.| Mythcreants
It's only a load-bearing part of the story - what could go wrong?| Mythcreants
Matriarchies are a great way to set your world apart, but they come with pitfalls.| Mythcreants
If a sword isn't held below someone's chin, is it really romance?| Mythcreants
What if the world wasn't entirely silly?| Mythcreants
Have you tried imparting a few basic facts?| Mythcreants
Hello! First time writing in—big fan of the website! I know Mythcreants generally recommends against prologues. What do you think about short Greek-chorus or Shakespeare-style prologues to tragedies (and bittersweet stories) that serve to announce in advance that the story will end sadly? For example, the opening lines to Romeo and Juliet which announce very […]| Mythcreants
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only Tchaikovsky.| Mythcreants
These heroic traits will make your main character a success.| Mythcreants
The strange origin of this Latin phrase and what it means for storytellers.| Mythcreants
Is your ending not as satisfying as you hoped? Try one of these turning points.| Mythcreants
Create a beginning that grabs readers and makes the whole story more compelling.| Mythcreants
Surprising no one, the safeties are off.| Mythcreants
Without strong setup, great conflicts become boring or confusing.| Mythcreants
It's a complex concept hiding behind simple words.| Mythcreants
Is your story lacking a fresh edge? Here's how you can spice it up.| Mythcreants
It can be difficult to integrate self-description without sounding forced.| Mythcreants
Signs your story might be sluggish—and how to make it into a smooth, exciting read.| Mythcreants
If you have too much exposition, it could be because you have the wrong scenes.| Mythcreants
To recap or not to recap, that is the question.| Mythcreants
Everyone deserves a second chance, even old monsters.| Mythcreants
May all your surprises be good surprises.| Mythcreants
Become a patron at Pegasus tier or above by August 4th.| Mythcreants
545: Middle Book Problems | mythcreants.com
Put the plot twist down and back away slowly.| Mythcreants
Downward turning points make failure feel satisfying.| Mythcreants
Toss out the technobabble and do this instead.| Mythcreants
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Am I Doomed to Queerbaiting?| mythcreants.com
Turns out storytelling is more complicated than a flow chart.| Mythcreants
For every author who can't resist adding a benevolent fantasy kingdom.| Mythcreants
What to know when breaking the laws of physics.| Mythcreants
If misogyny is a story's most striking characteristic, something is wrong.| Mythcreants
Dark Shows 2: This Time It's Personal.| Mythcreants
What inciting incidents are, where they fall short, and how to write a great opening.| Mythcreants
Can fantasy move past its crush on kings?| Mythcreants
Goodbye contrived bickering; hello juicy drama.| Mythcreants
Just a little controversy this week, as a treat.| Mythcreants
Before you read this, pour yourself a cup of tea and pet your winged cat.| Mythcreants
A story that's good despite problems? It's more likely than you think!| Mythcreants
Why should wizards cast fireballs when they can use machine guns instead?| Mythcreants
Readers want to understand what they read? It's more likely than you think!| Mythcreants
Lessons from The Umbrella Academy, Preacher, and The Boys.| Mythcreants
Another show, another rape controversy.| Mythcreants
A Kingfisher battle royale!| Mythcreants
Who has the hottest description of them all?| Mythcreants
Make a will save to avoid contrivance!| Mythcreants
To bring back the magic, today's necromancers need fresh ideas and great execution.| Mythcreants
Hey Mythcreants, I’ve loved your stuff for a while now; thank you for making it! I’m in a tough spot. I didn’t plan things this way, but one of my main characters has developed feelings for the other. They are the same gender, which isn’t a problem for me, but my family reads everything I […]| Mythcreants
All of my judgements are completely objective, how dare you.| Mythcreants
Second readers may be your biggest fans, but they're also pickier the second time.| Mythcreants
I’ve seen a lot of praise for the placeholder in creative writing, and while I understand why writers would reach for it, I wonder if its potential drawbacks deserve more attention. I’m probably not alone in suspecting that clunky transitions between refined scenes were former placeholders and therefore were left for last with too many […]| 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
