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Kurt Vonnegut’s failed thesis is a masterpiece in understanding story
Nathan Baugh23 days ago
Alfred Hitchcock's secret to suspense
Nathan Baugha month ago
A brilliant lesson on editing your story
8 non-obvious insights from the master of personality
Nathan Baugh3 days ago
A psychological trick to enhance your stories
Nathan Baugh11 days ago
The most controversial man in literature gives away his story foundations
Nathan Baugh15 days ago
My favorite lines I've come across while reading - a running list
Proven storytelling structures you can use to take the reader on a similar, but different, journey
A sneaky powerful lesson in storytelling from the creators of South Park
Nathan Baugh2 months ago
3 ways to capture & practice stories in your everyday life
Good artists borrow, great artists steal
3 techniques to come up with unlimited, original story ideas
3 techniques to create killer hooks for your stories
Nathan Baugh3 months ago
The 2 levels of open loops (and how to use them in your story)
A running list from writers, creators, and world builders
My philosophy for telling short-form stories on the internet
The 3 keys to tell stories that last
What you can learn from a 1st century Roman poet
Nathan Baugh4 months ago
Starting your story "in the midst of things"
If you want to grab attention, use the negative
'Shock the system' as a tactic for great hooks
