Romance in video games has come a long way since the days of collecting "romance" cards in the first Witcher game—but we still have a long way to go.
-
-
Is Writing Original Fantasy Even Possible Anymore?
I do believe writing original fantasy is possible. We just have to be careful what rules we set for ourselves when defining what is, and what is not, “original.”
-
Writing About Dragons: Balancing Convention and Creativity
Writing about dragons seems a deceptively easy task. Everyone knows, or thinks they know, what dragons are all about. But ask two people to describe a dragon, and you may get two very different answers.
-
How to Read Outside Your Comfort Zone (and Enjoy It)
It’s a little daunting, of course, to leave behind the familiar and plunge into the unknown. But what’s the worst that can happen when you read outside your comfort zone?
-
6 Things to Consider When Writing a Depressed Character
Writing a depressed character realistically can be challenging—but it's important to do it right.
-
Dullahan in Video Games: Hangin’ With the Headless Horseman
Dullahan in video games appear in many forms. Some headless horsemen are friends, some are foes, and some remain somewhere in between...
-
Irish Inspiration: The Celtic Creatures of The Harbinger’s Head
The idea for The Harbinger’s Head sprang from two main sources: Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and the Celtic creatures found in traditional Irish folktales.
-
Learning How to Write Interactive Fiction: Diving in Headfirst With “The Harbinger’s Head”
Learning how to write interactive fiction begins with finding a story that fits the format—and then figuring out how best to tell it.
