The Four Key Elements that will Make or Break your Story
Key ConclusionThe four elements of a story are Character, Action, Setting, and Theme.Every story will incorporate all four elements but the depth of each depends on your goals.It is not…
The 4 Creation Questions That Shape Every Fantasy World (Worldbuilding)
Defining CosmogonyCosmogony is defined as a theory of the origin or creation story of a world or universe. This includes myths, religious beliefs, scientific theories, or any kind of study…
Who Holds the Truth of Creation?—A Deep Dive for Worldbuilding [Cosmogony]
Defining Perfect KnowledgeSomeone possessing Perfect Knowledge has the absolute and full understanding and knowledge of objective truth. He or she is incapable of being wrong or mistake and is not…
How to Use the Three Act Structure to Plot Your Story
General NotesThe notes for this video are structured on the sequence I went through to develop my example story. The exact sequence you use may be different depending on what…
A Deep Dive into the Three Act Structure and why it is so Powerful
Act IThe world and characters are introduced.Usually, the protagonist is seen in the light of “everyday life” before some trigger sends him or her off into the unexpected.Having this grounding…
Writing 101: Should You become a Writer?
Why do you want to write? What is your motivation and what is your expectation? Is it fame and fortune? Is it for a love of the craft and storytelling? …