Tag: New Writers
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The Complete Improviser’s Toolbox
What do you need to be able to Improvise any Story? A set of Characters. A World. A set of Stories. How do you design them? Here’s how. Summary – The Toolbox’s content 6 to 12 Main Characters A Relationship Map 3 to 6 Main Environments A World Map A Set of 8 Story types…
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Why Action-Adventure is the Most popular Genre?
Do you want to Start a New Story? And you don’t know which Genre or Setting choose. Why not pick a Genre which fits every Setting? Which Genre can do this? This 1. Summary – Why do we Favor Action-Adventure? It’s the Broadest Genre. It’s the Most Flexible. It can accommodate all Settings. It’s the…
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How to Beat Writer’s Block? Start with the End
Hesitation can return at any point of the Story. Except if you have a clear trajectory. And Writing the End 1st, offers you this trajectory. Summary – Start with the End Define the End of the Story Location Issue Resolution Outcome Define the End of each Story part Write the end of Chapter 3, 6…
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Why should you Research, as a Storyteller?
You want to develop your World. You’re in need of references. You wonder how you’ll get this references. Here’s how. Summary – The 4 steps of your Research Process Research the Etymology of your 4 Themes. Research the defining traits of your Characters : Origins/Name meaning Leisure/Profession Quirks Find references for each Organization. Find references…
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How to Beat Writer’s Block? Flow
Identity Your Project defines your Identity A manifestation of You. Engage yourself. Keep engagement. Find entertaining Project. Define why they’re so entertaining for you. Make Growth Fun. Your 4 Words. Define in 4 Words your 4 main Interests. Be as specific as possible. It will help you to Focus through Crisis. Because you’ll always remember…