Creator's Playbook

What beliefs and superstitions drive society? How does the culture of the past evolve into rules that tell us what's right and wrong? And how in the world do you make a good and believable belief sys…

When time travel is the name of the game, you're going to need a means to transverse the unrelenting and unreliable waves of time. What better to assist you on your journey then your very own time ma…

It's the commonly tackled plot of all time. Save the World can be found in thousands of science fiction and fantasy plots. Join us as we tackle this broad topic in the hopes of creating a new story w…

Information. Trickery. Disguise. Secrets. These are the things that are tied to every great spy story. What dark things are being swept under the rug? Who is the hero that will go and uncover them? J…

The third and final part of our journey series. We wrap up the creation of an adventure! Here we explore what nuances separate adventures from those of a Pilgrimage and Quest. 

Out there in the great open world is a thing that needs to be found, a place that needs to be uncovered, and a force compelling us to do it. In today's episode we'll be creating our very own quest. W…

Not every story is a grand adventure. Sometimes we are faced with quiet, personal journeys where the only prize is personal growth and a truer conviction. Today on the Creator's Playbook, we are talk…

In the very world we live in we are surrounded by curious and incredible tools. But who are the people behind the tools we use every day? Today's episode is a character sketch where all we know going…

Not all heroes are simply born, some heroes are made! Obviously there is no better place that a school specialized in perfecting that very special craft. There are many stories that we see across the…

Sometimes a clue is found that unravels everything the Hero thought of the world around them, and sends them on a grand quest to find a hidden treasure. These stories not only build the character the…

There isn't a person who hasn't heard the would-be tales as old as time. Fables are as legendary as legends get, and today we explore why they stick so deeply with us through the ages. What exactly i…

Every now and again the main character of your story might find themselves in a bout of bad luck. We all face that, of course, but what if that was brought on by a force completely beyond their contr…

Technology drives civilization. It's the foundation for progress, stability, and discovery for all intelligent life. So what what would it look like if all technology were icecream based? How would g…

Sometimes developing an entire cast of characters can take a little bit of time, so that is why we decided that this episode deserved to be done in 2 parts! If you have not listened to part 1, episod…

Main characters are great and all, but what if your story is built around the chemistry of a whole team? That is what today is all about! But not just any team, a Ragtag Team! Team dynamic is everyth…

At least once in our life, whether it was in a movie with a beast or a 90's TV show with an extra magical girl, we've all seen the magical transformation. What makes these transformations so special?…

We are making an alien! Not only do we briefly explore the history of aliens in pop culture, but we want to know what makes a good alien stand out in a story. What are their customs and why did they,…