Tag: Stories

  • How to write better Fights?

    How to write better Fights?

    A Fight is a dangerous situation. Fights should be Efficient. They should be Surprising. They should be delivered in Diverse manners. And, they can even be funny. Summary – 6 steps to better Combat Explain the Stakes through the scene Display the Constrains Offer the Characters Resources Display every pertinent Options Negotiation/Trade Assault/Kill Neutralization/Capture Deliver…

  • How to write Fables? FAQ

    How to write Fables? FAQ

    Fables are Symbolic tales. Fables may be the best way to Start writing. They can also test the simplicity & clarity of experienced writers. Fables are Cycles. Summary – 6 Steps to a Fable The Characters Discover the World. They Journey to the Place they are looking for. They meet a Threat. They Defeat this…

  • How to create a Backstory easily? episode 2

    How to create a Backstory easily? episode 2

    Your Character will quit the Place she’s born in. Wherever it is the Physical Location or the Identity she’s born with. She will Evolve. How do you define her Evolution from her Backstory? Summary – 5 steps to a Background Define how the Character’s Origins disappointed her. Create a Goal justifying her Departure. In search…

  • How to create a Backstory easily?

    How to create a Backstory easily?

    How do you create a Backstory easily? How do you create any Story easily? By Starting with the End. Summary – 5 steps to a Backstory Start with the End, or the Beginning of your actual Story. Define the Core Events of your Character’s early Story. Define the Characters she’s Interacted with. Define Issues she…

  • How to Write Mercenaries Stories?

    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.…