Here are some thoughts on writing that smallest unit of a story: the scene.
First off, what is a scene? What defines it?
It's Change.
Something changes between the beginning and end of a scene.
Here's a way to write one if you're stuck. These are the ...

An Analysis of a Polarizing Character
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Aug. 10, 2015
It seems that I get into a very opinionated argument whenever the topic of discussion veers toward Neon Genesis Evangelion. Usually it is about how the Evangelion movies are awesome and how the main character is not so awesome. That being said, it has been twenty years since the mid-1990s ...
Quackcast 230 - Getting the formula RIGHT
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Aug. 4, 2015 LISTEN!
We've talked about formulas before, but mostly in the context of escaping formulas and reinventing them.
NOW however we're talking about using existing formulas to create a story, or creating new formulas and sticking to them to come up with your stories.
Formulas can be a good ...
"What are you, 5 years old?"
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, July 20, 2015
The act of sharing artwork online was still a new concept around 2004. Before I joined Drunk Duck, I thought it would be a cool idea to share some of my daily sketches from my first high school art class with the Internet. My initial reasoning was that I could ...
QUACKCAST 224 - Finding your own voice as a writer
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 23, 2015 LISTEN!
- Art by Kevin Hayman.
Content:
For Quackcast 224 I've asked Kevin Hayman back again (KOTA's world, Mailbox Rocketship, Erant Apprentice), to regale us with his Owen Wilson stylings…
But seriously, the topic is “finding your own voice in writing”, i.e. learning not to imitate your hero ...
QUACKCAST 223 - Collaborating with the Aliens
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 16, 2015 LISTEN!
- Art from Albert the Alien.
Content:
On today's Quackcast I, the marvellous Ozoneocean am speaking to the equally marvellous Trevor Mueller of Albert the Alien! This fine chap is returning to the Quackcast (was on Quackcast 184), to chat with me about the process of collaborating from the ...
Digging Deep
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, June 15, 2015
There is a brand new piece of off-white coloured paper on the desk. The click of a GraphiGear mechanical pencil. The lead hitting the table. Tap. Tap. Tap. The need to draw is there, but the inspiration behind it makes it very difficult to create an image out of thin ...
May Historical Fashion Contest WINNERS
HippieVan at 12:00AM, June 5, 2015
As you know, I was overseeing May's DD Fashion Show Contest and chose a historical theme for contestants. After a long period of deliberation, the judges (okay, it's just me) have selected our winners!
BEST HISTORICAL OUTFIT DESIGN - bravo1102's “Russian Tank Lieutenant 1945”
I had a feeling ...