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Are you a History Buff? Do you work out with copies of the Iliad? Do you do WWII reps to strengthen your social studies muscles?

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Exactly what do you have under there? People say to keep it under your hat…but what if “it” gets loose?

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We all like to share, right? Then let me give you a piece of my mind. At least that’s what Fredrick Frankenstein did for his creation.

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When you are crying to the saddest song, you want to share that experience, right? Because misery loves company.

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Ever take a trip where everything goes wrong? Check the map. Maybe you’re going from Bad to Worse.

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Arkane Curiosities: Five minute reads on mythology, legend, and supernatural history. New every Wednesday. Click to read.

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Crafting Believable Characters Using the ABC Model
Crafting believable characters is at the heart of compelling storytelling. One of the keys to achieving this lies in understanding how characters respond to events within the narrative. In psychology, the ABC model—used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—provides a framework that can be applied to the development of fictional characters. By exploring the activating event, […]
The Knock-Knock Approach: How Joke Structure Helps with Fiction Story Plotting
Writing a compelling and engaging story is a lot like telling a joke. Just as a joke follows a certain format, so does a story within a specific genre. Whether you’re penning a mystery, a romance, or a thriller, each genre comes with its own set of expectations, much like the setup, narrative, and punchline […]