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Kurt Vonnegut’s failed thesis is a masterpiece in understanding story
Prometheus Steals Fire from the Gods
10 free guides to make you a better storyteller heading into 2024
The power of subtext (and how to use it)
The two ingredients to Aaron Sorkin's 'drive shaft of drama'
One stupidly simple rule to help you focus your story
10 free guides to make you a better storyteller heading into 2025
Why good stories feel earned
A break from the norm
8 non-obvious insights from the master of personality
Build familiar, yet unique characters through Archetypes
A 3-part analysis of hooks & promises
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Craving warmth: How Steinbeck makes you root for Cain
& the 3 rules of realism