We’re rarely limited by our talent, yet we’re all too often hobbled by impatience. Drudgery makes us cave in too soon.
Tag: Kristen Lamb
Oct 23 2024
Schadenfreude: Misfortune, Revenge, Justice & Catharsis
Schadenfreude is the pleasure we feel at the misfortune of others. This ingrained sense of right and wrong drives our desire to seek justice.
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Oct 17 2024
Stakes: How to Hook an Audience All the Way to THE END
Stakes, bizarrely enough, are a key ingredient missing in many stories. If the characters don’t have skin in the game, why would the audience?
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Oct 11 2024
Agency: The Critical Component of ALL Great Stories
Agency is when a character is involved in the story, forced to make decisions and take the consequences good or bad. It propels story action.
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Oct 04 2024
How to Build an Audience, No Duct Tape Required
How do we build an audience without coming across as a stalker crossbred with an MLM rep? This is no easy task, especially since most creative professionals don’t exactly shine in this area. Face it. If we’d been good at high pressure sales, we’d be languishing on our yacht along with other people who excel …
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