Plagues In Worldbuilding: How They Form, What They Do, and How to Use Them
There aren’t enough plagues in writing. Epidemic diseases have shaped our world more than almost any other force, whether we’re aware of it or not. They egged on the “Dark…
Interaction-Based Worldbuilding: How to Breathe Life into Your World
I’ve been writing a ton of fantasy short stories lately, and bouncing between so many worlds has made me think about the mechanics of worldbuilding. After the last few weeks,…
Some Thoughts About (and Solutions to) Writer’s Block
Writer’s Block sucks. I know that’s not a groundbreaking thought, but it’s as good a place to start this post as any. It's been top of mind for me, lately,…
The Hard Work (and Luck) Behind Talent
I’m not big on the idea of “talent.” In fact, it puts a bit of a bug up my ass. Any time I think about why, I think back to…
Choice, Immersion, and Storytelling in Video Games
Lately, I’ve been trying my hand at the jumble of tasks the game development world assigns to those with a pathological obsession for words and stories; quest and character design,…