Tag: writing advice
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Why Baldur’s Gate 3 is a masterclass in game writing
After 140 hours of playtime, I’ve been blown away by the writing in Baldur’s Gate 3. Alongside The Last of Us and Disco Elysium, it stands as one the best written games I’ve ever played. But you might not realise that there are some fairly sophisticated literary and screenwriting techniques at play in Baldur’s Gate…
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Up the ante! How to raise the stakes in a story
The more the protagonist risks to get what they want, the more satisfying it is when they win. Here’s how to raise the stakes in your story.
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How to write awe-inspiring cosmic horror
Find out how to create a terrifying tale in the style of cosmic horror and H.P. Lovecraft.
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Feeling like a writing failure? Here’s how to set yourself up for success
For some people, 2020 was successful. For the rest of us, it can get in the bin. Find out how to cope with being a writing failure in 2020.
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How to start a sustainable writing practice that will keep you creating
When you’re starting out as a writer, it’s really important to set up a sustainable creative writing practice. Here’s how.
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How to conquer self-doubt for writers
Self-doubt can be a creative writing killer. Here’s how to stop worrying about what people think and start writing.