Writing Advice – Sketches & Storytelling – Art, Illustration, and Storytelling

Subplots vs Side Plots: What’s the Difference?

Discover the differences between the main plot, subplots and side plots to improve your storytelling.

Discover how worldbuilding became the fantasy writer’s favourite distraction, procrastination dressed up as progress.

Learn exactly why EVERY story needs a keystone message and what it does for a story…

Learn how to identify a story’s keystone message and reverse-engineer the process for your stories…

Learn about the different types of Keystone Messages found in stories and how to use them.

Discover what a Story Keystone is, why it’s important and how to weave it into your narrative.

Learn some practical ways you can become a better storyteller by learning Story Craft.

Explore the concept of Story Arc, how it’s different from plot patterns, and how the three-act structure can be found in all stories.

Explore seven types of conflict used in stories to help characters move and grow, pushing them continually towards their goals.

Learn about the different types of characters used in stories to captivate your audience.