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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
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
The Story Spine

Mar 16, 2025

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5 min read

The Story Spine

Once upon a time...

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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
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
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

The Science of Story

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
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
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

The Art of Story

Promise → Payoff

Dec 15, 2024

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6 min read

Promise → Payoff

Why good stories feel earned

Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh
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
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
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