I was going through some of my old tumblr posts today and came across a bunch of fantastic storytelling tips from a screenwriting blog. It's no longer active, sadly, but the advice is spot-on for all types of storytelling. Here are some of my favorite tips:
Tip #957
Know what moves you. Then step back from it, analyze it, and learn how to recreate it.
Tip #1008
It doesn’t matter how crazy an idea is. If it makes you more excited about the work, it’s a good idea.
Tip #1017
Before anything else, find the emotion in your concepts. Every good story idea will suggest one or two strong, emotional relationships. Identifying them sh