Don’t judge a book by its cover. At least, so they say. But covers, blurbs, and genres all set expecations for the reader before they read a single word. How important is it to know your genre before getting started? Russ and Tim chat through these ideas, the basic expectations for popular genres, mixing genres, and laser swords vs shields in the latest episode.
Tropes
Tropes can be useful building blocks of storytelling. They’re familiar patterns that help audiences quickly understand the parts of a story. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore why tropes aren’t inherently bad, how they Read more