Discover the differences between the main plot, subplots and side plots to improve your storytelling.
Tag Archives: Storyteller
Footprints in the Moondust
Footprints where none should be pull two astronauts toward a discovery that reshapes everything they thought they knew.
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…
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.
Types of Conflict Used in Stories
Explore seven types of conflict used in stories to help characters move and grow, pushing them continually towards their goals.
The Fundamentals of Story Setting
Explore how Story Setting can be used as a powerful storytelling tool that shaped the mood of your story.
