Note From KMW: In recent years, one of the questions I’ve been asked most often is whether I’ll write more about Eastern story structure—particularly how it compares to the Western Monomyth and the structural beats I tend to teach. In fact, when I ran my reader survey last year, exploring Kishōtenketsu was one of the […]
March 17, 2025 by 39 Comments CharactersIs This the Alternative to the Monomyth We’ve All Been Searching For?
From KMW: If you’ve been following my work, you know how much I emphasize the power of Flat Arc archetypes in storytelling—characters like the Child, Lover, Ruler, Elder, and Mentor, who don’t undergo drastic change but instead remain true to their core nature, influencing the world around them. That’s why I’m excited to share today’s […]
March 13, 2023 by 48 Comments How to Become a WriterGenre Tips: How to Write Horror
Note From KMW: I’ve been delighted to hear that so many of you have enjoyed the “Genre Tips” we’ve been exploring these past five weeks. Today, I’m happy to share a surprise post to finish off the series! Welcome to “How to Write Horror.” As you may remember, I crafted the series around the five […]
