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Why Genre Traps Stifle Your Storytelling PotentialEvery writer who has spent time in a genre—whether fantasy, romance, mystery, or science fiction—has...
Every genre comes with a built-in set of expectations. Readers of fantasy expect a quest or a prophecy; mystery readers look for clues and a reveal; r...
Introduction: The Price of Fitting In—When Conventions Become TrapsEvery genre comes with a set of unspoken rules: the chosen one in fantasy, th...
The Creative Paralysis: When 'Rules' Become a CageIn my fifteen years as a narrative strategist and writing coach, the single most common point of fai...
Introduction: The Silent Stagnation of the Echo ChamberFor over a decade and a half, I've consulted with creators, entrepreneurs, and product teams wh...