Discover the differences between the main plot, subplots and side plots to improve your storytelling.
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Footprints in the Moondust
Footprints where none should be pull two astronauts toward a discovery that reshapes everything they thought they knew.
Worldbuilding: The Writer’s Favourite Distraction
Discover how worldbuilding became the fantasy writer’s favourite distraction, procrastination dressed up as progress.
Mirrors in the Mud
An exhausted and despairing soldier is navigating the muddy rivers of the labyrinthine trenches of enemy territory, until he comes face to face with someone he never expected to…
The Flame of Story: Guiding Light or Raging Fire?
Every story is a flame – a flame with the potential to heal, or to harm. Discover the difference.
Why EVERY Story Needs a Keystone Message
Learn exactly why EVERY story needs a keystone message and what it does for a story…
Seared Scallops and Ashes
A weary chef, a strange diner, and a midnight meal that serves more than food. Take a seat, something’s cooking at the Crossroads Café.
How to Identify a Story’s Keystone Message
Learn how to identify a story’s keystone message and reverse-engineer the process for your stories…
Types of Keystone Messages Found in Stories
Learn about the different types of Keystone Messages found in stories and how to use them.
The Essential Elements of Storytelling
Discover the essential elements of storytelling that you should learn in order to master the craft and become a better storyteller.
Sketches & Storytelling - Art, Illustration, and Storytelling 