Another Humanity

Tag: Storytelling

  • How many Characters does your Story need?

    How many Characters does your Story need?

    Short stories, up to a 100 pages : 4 Characters Why 4? 4 Characters are enough to develop consistent Relationships. A limited amount of characters allows you to focus on developing intercharacter Dynamics. 4 Goals are enough to develop for a Short Story. You can choose to dedicate 25 pages to each Character. Or you…

  • How to Write Allegories that stay with you?

    The Little sister of Time… Death. Words are Images.An Allegory is an Icon, an Idol that will generate Fear, Hope, Joy, Courage.Link your Images together, give them intricate relationships. How do you Write Compelling Allegories? Words are Images, Images are Words. A Symbol To write an allegory you need a strong image. A strong word,…

  • How to Beat Writer’s Block? The 4 Trials

    Summary – 4 Types of Trials Diversity, Consistency & Clarity 4 types of Trials will grant your Story the right balance of Diversity & Consistency. In the beginning what matters is to Present the type of Trial. This serves 2 purposes: Define the Stakes. Establish the Enemy’s Superiority. How do you present the Trial? Appearance…

  • How to Write & Develop a Conflict?

    How to Write & Develop a Conflict?

    Prevention Character’s Needs How can the Character consider 0ne’s Needs? Is she Knowledgeable about the other Character’s Needs? Is she Empathetic? What are her General Needs? As a Living Being? As an Animal? What are her Specific Needs? As an Individual? As a Person? Showing Appreciation How can the Character show her Appreciation? By offering…

  • How to write Character’s Evolution? Level up

    How to write Character’s Evolution? Level up

    Level Up & Story Origins Why did the Character began her Journey? What’s the Seed? What’s the reason? Is it because she wanted to Enjoy herself? Through Exploration? Through Discovery? Was it Enthrallment? What Enthralled them? What pushes them to Risk? Was it Danger? Were they Threatened? Was their life Threatened? Did a relative die?…