Nathan B. Weller

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Archive: Plot

Matt Parker and Trey Stone teaching the "but and therefore" rule to a class of writers.

Storytelling Advice from the Creators of South Park: The But & Therefore Rule

Their advice centers around a problem that many writers have. Namely, a boring story. A story that lacks a sense of cause and effect, of tension and rising action.

The Art of Dramatic Writing book cover art.

How to Create Characters that Drive Plot

This excellent and relatively quick exercise consists of answering fewer than 30 questions about your character.