Show, Don’t Tell: A Scene Building Game for Writers
What does it mean to show rather than tell? Honestly, we all know showing is more powerful than telling, but sometimes it’s difficult to sort out which is which in your own writing. One way to show is to put your character in motion. You can use the way they eat a...
How to Create a Plot: A Storyboarding Game for Writers
Which are you, a plotter or a pantser? Even if you don’t love to plot, writing into a deep fog with no idea where you’re headed is never fun. In this mini-lesson, we’ll explore how to use the Hero’s Journey framework as a strategy to map a general plan for where our...
How to Create a Cast: An Improv Game for Writers
One of the challenging parts about creating a cast of characters is making them sound like different, individual people. Finding the voice of each individual character is both challenging and fun. In this lesson, we’re going to play around with strategies for creating...
How to Create a Fictional World: A Mapping Activity for Writers
Often, we’re so excited about an idea, we dive in without knowing much about the world of our story. In this mini-lesson, we’ll play through a mapping activity to help you explore the many possibilities your world has to offer. Exploring the world of your story gives...
