Let’s be honest — story, plot, and premise sound like words that mean the same thing. Most of us, even as writers or film ...

This is an updated writing workshop handout from one of the workshops I first presented in the 1990s, about using story elements. An earlier version of this handout was posted on the No Train, No Gain ...

Characters reveal themselves by what they say, what they do and in the way they are discussed by other characters. They must seem real and you should aim to make the audience care about them. The plot ...

Kartik Bajoria is a Writer, Educator & Literary Moderator. His Blog - Rummage Room explores aspects relating to Education & Self-Discovery by addressing Students, Educators and Parents. Kartik's ...

An effective litigation story follows the same literary rules as any compelling story, with two notable differences. Like other stories, a litigation story has characters, setting, plot and conflict, ...

GM Tips is our series to help Storytellers and Game Masters improve their craft and create memorable roleplaying experiences. Last week, we touched base on adding holidays and festivals to your ...

Your characters are at the heart of the story. They must seem real and you should aim to make the audience care about them. The plot of the story should reveal something about your characters. For ...