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From Nay to Yaaaay...? Embracing AI in Creative Writing (Maybe? Possibly?)

In this episode, I discuss my ever-evolving views on using AI tools in creative writing. Once a staunch skeptic, I found myself unexpectedly excited by the possibiliti...

Expressive Capsules: Bringing Faceless Characters to Life

In this Story Snack, we’re tackling a fun question from Reddit: How do you make a video game character expressive when it’s just… a capsule? No face, no body, no probl...

Motivation Station: Finding Your Character’s Why

In this Story Snack episode, we’re answering another writer’s Reddit question: Where do you even start when it comes to developing character motivation? We’ll dig into...

Befriend, Betray, Repeat: Villain Edition

In this Story Snack episode, we’re tackling a juicy question from Reddit: How do you create a villain who isn’t just the hero’s enemy but their closest friend? Join us...