2.01 Character Development

Reading Time: 5 minutesHello, Fiction Igniters! Let’s get real for a second: nothing kills a story’s momentum faster than a character stopping mid-adventure to monologue about their traumatic childhood… or that one time they saved a cat from a tree. We’ve all read books or watched movies where the backstory felt like it came out of nowhere, slapped […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesGreetings, Fiction Igniters!Let’s talk about one of the hottest topics in storytelling today—representation. Before you roll your eyes at the billionth debate over “forced inclusion,” let me introduce you to Player 120 from Squid Game Season 2, a masterclass on how to do inclusion right. This character—a trans woman—is proof that representation doesn’t have to

Reading Time: 3 minutesHey there, my fiery friends, my literary pyromaniacs! Today, we’re diving into one of the hottest topics in storytelling—character arcs! That’s right, we’re talking about taking your protagonist from a clueless rookie to an unstoppable legend. So, grab your pens and a big bucket of inspiration because we’re about to light up the page. What’s

Reading Time: 3 minutesGreetings, my Fiction Igniters! Your old pal, the Flamekeeper, is here to throw a little storytelling gasoline on your creative fires. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating, mind-bending twist Dramatica Pro throws at us: the difference between the main character and the protagonist. Buckle up, because this concept is a storytelling flamethrower that can ignite

Reading Time: 3 minutesHey there, my Literary Pyromaniacs! Today, I’m tossing another log onto your creative bonfire—and it’s about one of the hottest storytelling principles ever forged: what your hero lacks, your villain possesses in abundance. Yep, this idea is like storytelling alchemy, transforming ordinary conflict into unforgettable drama. Let’s fan the flames and dive right in. Why