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Kurt Vonnegut’s failed thesis is a masterpiece in understanding story
Nathan Baugha month ago
Alfred Hitchcock's secret to suspense
A brilliant lesson on editing your story
Nathan Baugh2 months ago
AI is an accelerant, not a replacement
Nathan Baugh3 minutes ago
8 non-obvious insights from the master of personality
Nathan Baugh14 days ago
A psychological trick to enhance your stories
Nathan Baugh22 days ago
The most controversial man in literature gives away his story foundations
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
3 ways to capture & practice stories in your everyday life
Good artists borrow, great artists steal
Nathan Baugh3 months ago
3 techniques to come up with unlimited, original story ideas
3 techniques to create killer hooks for your stories
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
Nathan Baugh4 months ago
What you can learn from a 1st century Roman poet
Starting your story "in the midst of things"
If you want to grab attention, use the negative
