Category: Story
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How to Improvise? Coherence & Consistency
Coherence is defined by the presence of certain Elements. It is a Quality issue. Consistency is defined by the intensity/rhythm at which these Elements are used. It is a Quantity issue. Coherence & Consistency form a Cohesion. Summary – 6 steps to a Cohesive Story Create the Main Story. Write your Ending. Create 4 to…
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How to Write Mercenaries Stories?
Mercenaries are Versatile. They can appear in most Settings & Genres. They make for great Protagonists & Antagonists. How do you create Mercenaries with an attitude? Summary – 6 steps to a Mercenary Story Define the Character’s Origins. From her Origins, define why she became a Mercenary. Define the Type of Contract she will accept.…
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How to Create a Setting? Horror
How does Horror unfolds? Horror accumulates gradually in a closed Space. Independently of this Space’s scale. Horror saturates. And then Bursts. Summary – 6 steps to Horror Establish a Changing Atmosphere. Create a Place of Comfort. Place a Precious Object in this Place. Place a Threat. Let Brutality & Pain accumulate. In order to prepare…
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How to Create a Setting? Mystery
Mysteries are Enticing. They’re both a Demonstration & a Story. And they look complicated to craft. Though, all you need is People acting in a simple Time frame. Summary – 5 steps to Mystery Define the Location where the Crime is perpetrated. Define a Time Frame. Establish the Relationships : Victim Suspects Investigator Perpetrator Display…
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How to Plan your Story efficiently?
You have too many Stories. And too little Time. Planning may be enjoyable, but you rather write your Stories. How do you Plan efficiently? Here’s how. Summary – 4 steps to an efficient Plan Create a Character group. Define your Intent. Create your Group. Plan your Story. Create 4 to 6 Organizations 3 to 5…