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The 8 Shapes of Stories

The 8 Shapes of Stories

Kurt Vonnegut’s failed thesis is a masterpiece in understanding story

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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The Origin of Fire

The Origin of Fire

Prometheus Steals Fire from the Gods

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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The Best of World Builders ('23 Edition)

The Best of World Builders ('23 Edition)

10 free guides to make you a better storyteller heading into 2024

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The Science of StoryThe Science of Story
Rate of Progress

Rate of Progress

7 down, 1 to go

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Art of StoryThe Art of Story
Share the struggle

Share the struggle

Craving warmth: How Steinbeck makes you root for Cain

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
Writing immersive stories

Writing immersive stories

& the 3 rules of realism

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Art of StoryThe Art of Story
The perfect villain

The perfect villain

3 keys to crafting an effective villain for your story

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Art of StoryThe Art of Story
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

The one book to read if you want to become a better writer

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Science of StoryThe Science of Story
The 4 Pillars of Story Structure

The 4 Pillars of Story Structure

4 patterns seen across great stories

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Art of StoryThe Art of Story
TS Eliot's Gem

TS Eliot's Gem

7 words to become a better storyteller

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Science of StoryThe Science of Story
Secrets of Suspense

Secrets of Suspense

7 ways to keep readers reading

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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Story Bank

Story Bank

A slew of my go-to resources for you to become a better storyteller

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
3 Types of Promises

3 Types of Promises

A 63-second masterclass in storytelling promises from George Lucas

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
The Art of StoryThe Art of Story
Paint with Words

Paint with Words

The 2 elements of powerful description (with examples)

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
Hemingway's Iceberg Theory

Hemingway's Iceberg Theory

The best short story I've read is only 6 words

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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