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June 7, 2026

Comedians, the Joke Is the Character. Not the Punchline.

The joke is the character, not the punchline. Here's the character-first pass that turns a set into a ...

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June 7, 2026

Teen Writers, Your Main Character Is Just You With Better Hair

Your protagonist is just you with better hair. Here's the character split exercise that lifts them off you.

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Your Hero Needs a Big Problem (and Pizza)

A hero with no problem is boring. Add a favorite pizza topping. Here's the game that finds your ...

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