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What if the Lie the Character Believes isn't really a lie? For years I've taught the Lie the Character Believes as the foundation of character arc. But over time, I've come to see that this concept may point toward something much deeper than just a mistaken belief. In this episod ... Show More

A great ending is about much more than resolving the plot. Why do satisfying story endings stay with us for years, while others leave us empty? In this video, I explore the psychology of story endings. When we think about writing endings, we often focus on tying up loose ends or ... Show More

Why do we need heroic stories? More than entertainment, the best stories shape our imaginations, awaken courage, and remind us who we can become when life asks something difficult of us. In this episode, I share a recent experience that affirmed the way I think about heroic ficti ... Show More

All about those little things that you can say to structure a story, and bring it to life. 

If your muse is on strike, what can you do to get it back on the job? The Savvy Psychologist has 8 strategies you can use to kick-start the flow of your creative juices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Digging into how we can create an environment where creativity can flourish, and allow the muse in to create meaningful connections that allow for artistic innovation. 

<p><b>In today&apos;s episode, I&apos;m sharing my top ten tips for writing better scenes. </b>Here&apos;s a preview of what&apos;s included:<br/><br/>[01:45] Tip #1: Stick to one point-of-view character per scene. This will help you avoid head-hopping and getting off track.<br/> ... Show More

Mightly push your powerful writing to the top of the highest literary peaks! Or… work on your craft. CONSUME: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett or its sequel, World Without End. Or, for a less committal and free option, the BBC fiction podcast "Home Front" CREATE: Think abo ... Show More

<p>It's happened to all of us: We're in the shower, or on a walk, and boom — a big idea or a brilliant solution appears out of nowhere. These sorts of insights often seem to arise without explanation. But researchers increasingly find there is a science to cultivating creativity. ... Show More

Building of our technique to develop hypotheses, this podcast explains a clever way to generate creative hypotheses. In essence, the podcast will be useful to candidates who have already seen how we brainstorm and generate hypotheses, since this podcast expands on that thinking. ... Show More

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"It's all about that creative spark that births a new visual language or idea that maybe could live on its own."