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QUACKCAST 470 - What stirred your creative juices?
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, March 17, 2020Etz Chaim He - Inside Jokes
Banes at 12:00AM, March 12, 2020
Webcomics don't need to follow rules.
They are often created by one person and don't need to answer to editors, publishers or money-type-people. They can be made by just you, and can be made for an audience of just a couple friends or relatives…or just for yourself ...
The Challenge of Writing Genius
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, March 7, 2020
Everyone loves a genius! The character that has the answers, or makes the deductions, or solves the puzzles for the team. The guy (or gal) that will have a gift for noticing what nobody else does, sees the connections that elude everyone else. Even in stories that aren't of ...
Breaking points
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, March 6, 2020
A breaking point for a character is when they hit their lowest point in the story. It’s purpose is to upset the reader, either making them angry and/or devastated the main character or they’ll be angry/devastated at the main character. Every story, in every genre has ...
Expressing Theme part 2
Banes at 12:00AM, March 5, 2020
So, last week we talked about theme, and how it is generally expressed through the Protagonist in a given story, as they struggle through whatever type of conflict is appropriate to that tale. We had a few common examples of themes:
-Love conquers all
-The strongest or most determined will ...
Religion in Fantasy
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Feb. 29, 2020
When we talk about religion in real life, assuming it's not taboo, there are a lot of different approaches. Technically, in real life there is no conclusive proof on the existence of God or non-existence of God. There can be a range of indications, evidence and anecdotal testimonials but ...
Pixar’s Loop Will Send You on a Loop of Your Own
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Feb. 24, 2020
Sitting back on a Friday evening, remote control in hand, I decided to watch one of the latest Pixar Animated short films. To me a short film is the perfect length of time (six to nine minutes) to tell a story with an exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. They ...
World building basics (Part 2 - Society and culture)
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, Feb. 21, 2020
Last week, I went into the basics of building your fictional worlds. We’re continuing on with our second instalment where we’ll dive a bit deeper into the nitty gritty of world building. Without further ado…
What’s your world’s system of government?
Politics plays a large role ...
Page to Screen Adaptations
Banes at 12:00AM, Feb. 20, 2020
I haven't had a chance to get into the Locke and Key comic series, although I've meant to for a long time - It's been recommended to me a few times, and shows up on lists of “top horror comics”.
Like almost every other “genre comic” that has ...
QUACKCAST 466 - And then What
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Feb. 18, 2020 LISTEN on our new player!
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What happens to characters after the big action scene or climactic moment? This could be anywhere in the story but it's usually close to the end ...