Whether you’re writing a book or running a tabletop role-playing game, world-building can be a huge challenge. If you’re like me, it’s also one of the most fun and creative parts of the storytelling ...

Creating detailed, unique, and compelling characters is a common challenge faced by many authors, especially those just starting out on their writing journey. Developing well-rounded characters with ...

I’m hard-pressed to think of a nonfiction book I’ve read recently that hasn’t in some way helped me build my character. I’m a bit of a searcher, after all — for better or for worse — so most of my ...

You wake up in your skivvies, face down in a trashed hotel room. You don’t remember a thing, but it doesn’t take a disco supercop to discern that the numerous empty liquor bottles caused an ...