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How to Develop the Best Ideas for Your Game’s Story
One of the most important tricks to coming up with great ideas is to start brainstorming bad ones.
Dec 10, 2024 • 
Ryan Matejka
How to Write the Perfect Story
Understand what makes a perfect story and how to write one yourself.
Jul 31, 2024 • 
Ryan Matejka
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How to Start Writing Your Story
Writing doesn't have to be scary. Here are five methods to make it easier to start writing your game's story.
Apr 23, 2024 • 
Ryan Matejka
New Year's Resolution: Embrace Limitations to Enhance Your Story
Obstacles and limitations can actually be wonderful gifts. Also, an update on the future of HTWG.
Dec 29, 2023 • 
Ryan Matejka
How To Move the Plot Forward
To keep players' interest, every scene of a story should push the plot forward—or should it?
Oct 13, 2023 • 
Ryan Matejka
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How To Write Great Characters
While you may want people to like your characters, likability is far less important than being interesting and meaningful
Jul 5, 2023 • 
Ryan Matejka
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3 Essential Tips to Improve Your Writing
Write a better story, store page, blog, and everything else your game needs. Here are the three most helpful tips that I use on every single writing…
Mar 7, 2023 • 
Ryan Matejka
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