Petty Peeve: Using Full Names in Love Confessions

Why do characters insist on using someone’s full name when confessing their love? In this short Petty Peeve episode, I rant about this storytelling trope and why it gr...

Reddit Story Question: Bringing a Ghost Back to Life in a Fantasy Story

What happens when a man falls in love with a ghost and wants her to become part of his life—permanently? Inspired by a Reddit question, this episode explores ways to b...

Petty Peeve: Why Are "Strong Female Characters" So Rude?

In this Petty Peeve episode, I’m letting off steam about the frustrating trope of equating strong female characters with being unnecessarily rude or abrasive—and the w...

Reddit Story Question: How to Extend Scenes and Build Longer Chapters

Feeling like your scenes are too short or your chapters are rushing by? Inspired by a Reddit question, this episode dives into practical strategies for extending scene...

Creating a Retro Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Story from Scratch with Storymatic

What happens when you combine Storymatic prompts, Dan Harmon's Story Circle, and a love for retro sci-fi cyberpunk? In this episode, we build a thrilling story from sc...