• The Challenge of Introducing a Character

    The Challenge of Introducing a Character

    Characters are the lifeblood of a story. They drive the plot forward, guiding the audience through the events of the story as they themselves live it. Through them, the audience enters the world of the story. But they don’t just pop up out of nowhere. Your audience won’t immediately know who your characters are. So,…

  • The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe: The One Everyone Knows

    The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe: The One Everyone Knows

    Man, I’ve had this review sitting on the shelf for a while! I started writing this way back in July! The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the most beloved children stories of all time. It’s a true fantasy classic that’s stood the test of time for… Jesus, seventy years! It’s one…

  • Faerie Dragon: A Neon Cat With Wings

    Oh hey! Another dragon! Kind of! Cool! This is the single least dangerous monster we’ve discussed so far. Hell, maybe even in the entire book! It’s so weak, in fact, that it’s pretty clear that you aren’t supposed to even fight it. Doing so would just be a waste of time and resources. Is it…

  • How Long Does a Movie Have to Get Good?

    Time is the most precious resource of all. It is, after all, the one thing you can never get back. Waste your audiences time and you’ll have insulted them more than you could ever hope to. My sincerest apologies. Lots of media tend to have slow starts. Movies especially. Not everything can immediately hook you…

  • Chapter 28: Test Drive

    Energia: Titans of VeritàTable of Contents (For Catching Up) “Would you calm down already?” Bohai scowled at her. “It isn’t going anywhere! God, you’re just like your mother.” “Whatever!” Anna waved the comment aside. “Just open it already!” “Fine, fine.” The grubby man sighed, reached down, and flicked the locks off the black metal case.…