Tag: writing tips
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Exposition is Not an Info Dump, Don’t Stop the Fun Train
Puppet Show as exposition on Dark Crystal. Genius, genius! Take a cure from game design. Make a thematic trailer or tutorial or the Jurassic park ride with the animation to set the scene. Doing expositional in a fanciful way, this is the key. Drama stops for exposition “Can input this down in a way that’s…
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Milan Kundera: The Maestro of Symbiotic Five – Remembering a Literary Alchemist and Master of Utmost Seriousness and Utmost Lightness
In the somber halls of literary remembrance, we gather today to bid farewell to the great Milan Kundera, whose books waltzed with our souls, leaving indelible footprints on the pages of our literary upbringing. Kundera, the master of the symbiotic five—a fusion of profound seriousness and mischievous levity—has embarked on his final literary escapade, leaving…
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Et Tu, Machina? The Tyrannosaurus is NOT the Hero: Rewriting the Deus Ex Machina of Jurassic Park and other failed resolutions
“Rewriting the ending of Jurassic Park: Explore the risks of deus ex machina and the importance of creative alternatives. Discover how spec scripts can reimagine beloved stories, showcasing the writer’s talent and offering fresh perspectives on established narratives.”
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“10 Key Takeaways from LudoNarraCon 2023: Insights and Inspiration for Narrative-Driven Games and Beyond
Are you a game developer or writer looking for insights and inspiration to elevate your craft? Look no further than LudoNarraCon 2023! From diversity and inclusion to player agency and game mechanics, this virtual conference offered a wealth of knowledge for narrative-driven games and beyond. Here are the top 10 key takeaways from the conference:…
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Exploring Literary Themes from Around the World: From Staircase Wit to Prometheus and Epimetheus to Chuck Palahniuk’s ‘Guts: How to Effectively Captivate Audiences with Irony
This article offers a unique and insightful exploration of literary themes from around the world, featuring perspectives on irony, myths, and storytelling from Japan, India, South America, Mexico, and Australia. With a focus on Chuck Palahniuk’s provocative and widely-discussed ‘Guts’ essay, readers will gain valuable insights into how to craft powerful and memorable stories that…
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Storytelling and the Andriani Cycle. Marrying Dan Harmon Story Circle with John Truby’s Techniques. A Metamodernist Approach
The Andriani Method Enhanced: A Comprehensive Storytelling Framework with John Truby’s Techniques and Dan Harmon’s Story Circle is a comprehensive guide to crafting compelling stories. Combining the storytelling techniques of John Truby and the story circle framework of Dan Harmon, this method offers writers a clear and practical approach to developing characters, plot, themes, and…