Creative Writing

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 •

How to Write the Perfect Story

Understand what makes a perfect story and how to write one yourself.

Jul 31 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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