Too Much Trauma? Crafting a Fighter with a Gentle Side

In this Story Snack, we’re addressing a Reddit question on balancing trauma and personality in character development. Can a genetically modified warrior with a traumat...

Untangling Complexity: Streamlining Story Elements

In this Story Snack, we’re answering a Reddit question about handling complex story elements without overwhelming the plot. How do you balance a large cast of characte...

Savior Showdown: Adult Hero or Growing Child?

In this Story Snack, we’re tackling a thought-provoking question about the ultimate savior story. Should humanity’s last hope be an adult, fully equipped to tackle a c...

Petty Peeves: Just Talk Already!

In this Petty Peeves episode, I’m taking aim at a storytelling trope that drives me up the wall: when entire conflicts hinge on a misunderstanding that could be resolv...

Gray and Detached: Writing an Emotionless Character with Depth

In this Story Snack, we’re answering a Reddit question on creating an emotionless character without making them dull. How do you write a protagonist who feels almost n...