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Suspense & Tension

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Story Twists

May 8, 2025

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7 min read

Story Twists

Surprising yet inevitable

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Story Structure

Why Great Stories Sometimes Start at the End

Apr 20, 2025

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6 min read

Why Great Stories Sometimes Start at the End

A key story decision nobody talks about

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Story Structure

The Story Spine

Mar 16, 2025

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5 min read

The Story Spine

Once upon a time...

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Business Storytelling

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Steve Jobs' 3-Part Hook

Mar 12, 2025

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6 min read

Steve Jobs' 3-Part Hook

The first 90 seconds from Steve Jobs' 2007 iPhone launch showcases three brilliant story-hook techniques

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Writing Craft

How a single symbol can carry your story

Feb 23, 2025

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7 min read

How a single symbol can carry your story

A pair of red shoes broke my heart

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Writing Craft

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You're saying too much

Feb 9, 2025

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7 min read

You're saying too much

The power of subtext (and how to use it)

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Story Structure

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Intention & Obstacle

Jan 26, 2025

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5 min read

Intention & Obstacle

The two ingredients to Aaron Sorkin's 'drive shaft of drama'

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Writing Craft

Fewer ideas, but better

Jan 14, 2025

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6 min read

Fewer ideas, but better

One stupidly simple rule to help you focus your story

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Storytelling Resources

The Best of World Builders ('24 Edition)

Jan 7, 2025

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6 min read

The Best of World Builders ('24 Edition)

10 free guides to make you a better storyteller heading into 2025

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Business Storytelling

9 Reflections on 90k Subscribers

Nov 24, 2024

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6 min read

9 Reflections on 90k Subscribers

A break from the norm

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Writing Craft

How to write with style

Nov 17, 2024

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10 min read

How to write with style

8 non-obvious insights from the master of personality

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

Hooks & Openings

Pachinko

Oct 7, 2024

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9 min read

Pachinko

A 3-part analysis of hooks & promises

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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