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TSS #067: 10 Storytelling Secrets Decoded by ChatGPT
Read Time: 2 minutesI asked GPT-4 to share the 10 most interesting facts it knows about the art and craft of storytelling. I must admit,...
TSS #066: 8 Essential Strategies for Compelling Narratives
Read Time: 3 minutesWant to create stories that keep audiences up at night? Well, you'll need every trick you can muster. Get ahead of the...
TSS #065: 7 Pillars for Creating Characters that Captivate
Read Time: 3 minutesDynamic characters breathe life into every gripping narrative. If they’re cardboard cutouts, your story is DOA. Today...
TSS #064: The 12 Most Influential Storytelling Elements Used in Blockbuster Movies
Read Time: 4 minutes Seeking the blueprint for cinematic success? With ChatGPT's help, I've analyzed the 200 highest-earning films...
TSS #063: Navigating the Nuances of the Three-Act Structure
Read Time: 5 minutesToday we’re peeling back the layers of plot architecture. Think of this as a crash course in the three-act structure...
TSS #062: Channeling the Psychological Forces that Drive Iconic Films
Read Time: 4 minutes Many people struggle to craft narratives that captivate audiences. But understanding human psychology gives you a...
TSS #061: The Emotional Blueprint for Developing Magnetic Characters
Read Time: 3 minutesToday we're diving into the soul of your narrative:Characters. While the plot helps propel your story forward, it's...
TSS #060: Mastering the Art of the Story Climax
Read Time: 5 minutesThe climax of your novel or film should provide audiences with both emotional and intellectual satisfaction. If it...
TSS #059: 3 Keys to Crafting a Villain Who Fans Want and Heroes Need
Read Time: 5 minutesYour villain plays the most important role in your story. Yes, even more important than your hero. That means you must...
TSS #058: How to Rekindle Your Creative Spark and Find Your Muse
Read Time: 4 minutesEver feel like your imagination's gone on strike? One minute you're flowing with ideas, and the next, you're staring...
TSS #057: The Twisted Truth About Becoming the Storyteller You’re Meant to Be
Read Time: 3 minutesYou’re not fooling anyone. I know what you really look like underneath that human costume. Yep, I know what you are,...
TSS #056: Crafting Your Villain as the Hero of Their Own Story with ChatGPT
Read Time: 5 minutesEvery memorable hero is mirrored by an unforgettable villain. But it's a common tendency for creative writers to...
TSS #055: Confronting the 7 Deadly Sins of Plotting with ChatGPT
Read Time: 5 minutesEvery writer’s journey descends the same treacherous path: Plotting. Even those who write by the seat of their pants...
TSS #054: How to Develop Your Story Ideas from Good to Great
Read Time: 3 minutesEvery creative writer knows the sting - the disappointment that comes when a fantastic idea doesn't become a...