As a child, I liked to lose myself in the process of weaving stories. This habit has never left me; instead, I’ve now extended my love for stories by churning out 50,000 word manuscripts and piecing ...

GM Tips is our series to help Storytellers and Game Masters improve their craft and create memorable roleplaying experiences. Last week, we touched base on adding holidays and festivals to your ...

This is an updated writing workshop handout from one of the workshops I first presented in the 1990s, about using story elements. An earlier version of this handout was posted on the No Train, No Gain ...

There is something incredibly compelling about a well-told story. In fact, it is one of the most powerful tools we possess. For most of human history, oral stories were the primary way that knowledge ...

Creating a captivating story involves a delicate balance of creativity and technique. Antonya Nelson’s nine-step guide offers a structured approach to storytelling, allowing writers to craft ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . One of the largest publishers in the United States, the Johns Hopkins University Press combines traditional books and journals publishing units with ...

Getting buy-in and support from other leaders comes from connecting. Popular advice suggests using a story. Use the right story built on 3 essential elements. A common challenge for security leaders ...

The only way you’re going to be able to successfully write a screenplay is if you know the key terms of the profession like the back of your hand. There are two concepts that are often seen as ...