Designing Void Rigs: Life Support
Working in the Void without life support is a bad idea for us sentient meat bags. Here's how to stay safe and sane while you write.
The writing phase is where an aspiring author has taken their initial idea and refined it into a clear and concise plan. They know how the story goes and have a plot structure in place. The writer knows their cast of characters intimately and the story feels real, it just needs to be recorded.
The Hero: A Beacon of Hope
One of the greatest and most famous writing archetypes is the hero. How much do we know about what a hero actually is though?
What is an Antihero?
Real-life is not black and white and our stories shouldn't be either. To craft an antihero we need to understand what they are and what makes them tick.
The Difference Between Talent and Skill
When doing something creative, is it better to have talent or skill? Is there a difference? Which do you need most as an artist?
The Shadow Man, a Halloween Special
If you enjoy a good scare, this is an original short story to celebrate Halloween 2019. Come enjoy the tale of The Shadow Man.
The Fear of Failure
The fear of failure can be found in all of our hearts to some extent, some enough to be crippling. Learn what it takes to banish it forever.
The Fear of Success and How To Beat It
The fear of success seems like a silly one on its face, but as we delve deeper into it you may very well find yourself to be an unknowing victim of it.
Public Speaking: How to Conquer Your Fear
The fear of public speaking can range from being uncomfortable to straight out debilitating. If you have anxiety, you can rest assured you’re not alone.
How to Write Great Villains
There are two types of characters that impart key flavors and inflate every element of a story into warm fluffy goodness: Heroes and villains. Take a moment to put on your black hat, dust off your finest dastardly cape, and check your conscience at the door, because today we walk with the bad guys!
Multiplicity of Art
Have you ever sat down and wondered about the meaning behind a song, poem, story, show, movie, or painting? I’m guessing you have, at least once. Would the artist behind it agree with your conclusion? When an artist and their fans disagree about the meaning behind their art, who's right?