by Sarah Yoon | Jan 22, 2015 | Storytelling Articles, Writing Prompts
Written by Sarah Yoon (Sneak Peek of FireStarters) Looking for ways to hone your creativity this year? Give this writing prompt from our upcoming book, FireStarters, a try! FireStarters is all about inspiration, the differing creative types, and how to harness your...
by Sarah Yoon | Sep 11, 2014 | Storytelling Articles
Written by Sarah Yoon Dungeons and Dragons has gained a reputation as the reality defying fantasy that embraces a new level of nerd. When fans describe a D&D session, they talk about adventures, betrayals and narrow escapes—but somehow forget to clarify the...
by Sarah Yoon | May 13, 2014 | Storytelling Articles
Written by Sarah Yoon When you begin a story, your protagonist starts out like Frankenstein’s monster. He’s clumpy. He’s clunky. You’ve obviously harvested raw chunks of inspiration and sewn them together with thick, black surgeon’s thread. We know where...
by Karyn Keene | Mar 14, 2014 | Critical Hit
Critical Hit concludes Month-a-zaki with their review of The Wind Rises, Miyazaki’s final masterpiece. It’s a sobering look at the cost of following your dreams, the value of making something beautiful, and the difficulty of bringing a dream to life in a...
by Karyn Keene | Mar 12, 2014 | Storytelling Articles
Written by Sarah Yoon My Neighbor Totoro is another example of Miyazaki’s unusual plots arcs, yet veers away from the rollercoaster-like style of Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle. Instead, the plot is driven by wonder, joy, and grief. The story digs deep into the...