REDDIT Q: Writing Portal Fantasy: What Stops Characters from Returning?

A Reddit writer asks for compelling reasons why characters who travel to another world can’t go back home (or might not want to). In this episode, I explore some creat...

Does Your Story’s Setting NEED to Mean Something? | Reddit Writing Q

A Reddit writer asks if a fantasy setting needs to have deeper meaning to be worth using. Can a setting just exist because the author likes it, or should it serve a gr...

That One Annoying Trope: Withholding Info for Drama | Petty Peeve

You ever watch a movie, read a book, or play a game where a character knows something crucial but refuses to tell the protagonist for no good reason? Yeah… it drives m...

REDDIT Q: How Do These Mutants Get to The Citadel? | Moving Characters Through Plot

A Reddit writer is struggling with how to naturally move their characters from one location (the Greenhouse) to the next major plot point (the Citadel). In this video,...

Is ‘Coffee-Colored’ Skin Racist? | Reddit Story Question

A Reddit writer asks if describing a Black character’s skin as “coffee-colored” is racist. In this video, I share my thoughts on the topic and why word choice matters ...