Category: Behind the Words

As Stranger Things reaches its finale, this article takes a critical look at how the series handled power scaling across its seasons. By using the language of Dungeons and Dragons, the show promised a clear progression of threats and abilities, but failed to deliver consistent escalation. From Eleven’s unpredictable powers to villains that lose their…

An in-depth character study of Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: why he never truly grows, and how the narrative wrongly crowns him “the heart.”

Staying focused while writing: how to deal with a wandering mind and channel your ideas without abandoning your main story. Discover practical methods to capture your ideas and keep moving forward with your novel.

Which point of view should you choose for your story? Learn the differences between first and third-person narration, the types of narrators —reliable, unreliable, omniscient, witness, choral— and why third person might be the best choice to tell your story like a true tale.

Do more traumas mean better character development? No. Discover why scars don’t define your characters — and how to build them beyond their pain.

Why do heroes always win in fantasy stories? Because in fiction, evil is not allowed to triumph. Discover why villains — smarter, stronger, and better prepared — still lose every time.

Discover what a “dragonada” is in fantasy literature and why these stories full of clichés, epic heroes, and dragons still captivate us. A tribute to the timeless adventures of classic fantasy.

Struggling with impostor syndrome? Feeling like your writing will never be good enough? Discover why writing isn’t about instant success—it’s about passion, perseverance, and learning to finish stories even when no one is watching. A real talk for writers who refuse to quit.

Think the GM is out to get you? Think again. This post explores why the Game Master isn’t your enemy—but your greatest ally in chaos, storytelling, and epic wins. A must-read for players and GMs alike

A brutally honest and slightly chaotic reflection on why we start writing, why we keep going, and why we don’t just give up. Coffee, doubts, dice, and stories.