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The Main Plot Patterns Used to Create Every Story
Discover the main plot patterns used to create every story and how to keep the audience engaged.
Are Theme and Message the Same Thing in a Story?
Discover the
2023 – A Storytelling Year In Review
Well here we are at the end of yet another year that seems to have flown by and I’m looking back over this past year at what’s been achieved, what’s been enjoyed, and thinking of plans for next year.
The most logical place to begin this ‘Storytelling Year In Review’ is with some article highlights…
A Story Born From Inktober
Illustrations from my Inktober 2023 participation that have laid the foundation for a new story.
Why There Are No Good Stories About Animals
If someone was to ask you what The Lion King, Animal Farm, and Finding Nemo all have in common, how would you answer?
You might answer that question by stating that they’re all stories about animals, which isn’t entirely correct; in fact, to think of any of these stories as being about animals is to miss the point of these stories and how they encapsulate the art of storytelling.
The Storytelling Mastery Of Weta Workshop [Escape Off The Road]
Escape Off The Road is a collectable statue created as part of Wētā Workshop’s Masters Collection in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.
We’re going to examine the storytelling mastery of Wētā Workshop, using this fine art sculpture as our exhibit.
Tolkien Reading Day – The Love & Friendship Of Gandalf & Bilbo
Well, it’s finally upon us, the 25th March, or as we better know it; Tolkien Reading Day! This time around I’ve decided to read through several passages of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, to read about the love and friendship of Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins.
What Does A Jawa Look Like Without A Hood?
Quite possibly the most frequently asked question when it comes to Jawas and the mysteries of the Star Wars universe, the question of what a Jawa looks like without a hood has plagued fans from all over the galaxy, and there’s no answer that comes directly from Star Wars canon.
That little fact doesn’t stop creatives from imagining the answer though…
Use Art Challenges To Find Creative Inspiration (Tips For Artists & Writers)
Overcoming a creative block and finding inspiration can be a real challenge, there are many methods for finding the way out of a creative rut and in this article, we’ll take a look at how art challenges can be used to find creative inspiration. This isn’t only limited to drawing challenges or painting challenges either, we’ll also take a detailed look at some writing challenges for writers to find creative inspiration.
