Twist on Tropes: Sidekicks

This week, we’re looking at your hero’s irascible, plucky companion…

Twist on Tropes: Wise Old Mentors

If the protagonist needs to gain skills and knowledge to realize their destiny, it’s helpful for them to have a teacher.

What epic fantasy or sweeping space opera is complete without a shadowy figure looming threateningly over the universe?

The Chosen One archetype has flexible narrative utility that draws writers in time and time again.

Sometimes, we cannot get out of our own perspective.