Before we attempt to define story and its origin, I want to make on thing very clear. As storytellers, as purveyors of yarns that are intended to entertain, educate, inspire or intrigue, we have to be ...

Every good story reaches a moment where turning back is no longer an option for the protagonist. They are locked onto a path ...

Let’s be honest — story, plot, and premise sound like words that mean the same thing. Most of us, even as writers or film lovers, use them interchangeably. But they are not the same. In fact, they are ...

You could assemble an entire library of contemporary work fixated on literary imitation, appropriation and theft. Credit...Somnath Bhatt Supported by By Emily Eakin Emily Eakin is a senior editor at ...

Burgage plots are the basic building block of your town in Manor Lords. They’re where your town’s families build houses, they generate income for your treasury, and they’re also how you’ll build a ...

Whether it’s Joaquin Phoenix transforming his Joker from awkward party clown into highly disturbing villain, or Margot Robbie’s Barbie growing more complex and cognizant with every new challenge (not ...

Imagine walking into a neighborhood bookstore and discovering a novel with a familiar picture on the cover. Flipping through the pages, you are struck by the eerie sense that you’ve read this before.