Emily Short has an interesting response up to some comments made by Playfirst's John Welch in a recent Gamasutra article. The issue at stake? Welch's assertion that Playfirst has introduced 'narrative ...

Fiction, narrative and cognitive value constitute a dynamic triad that underpins both literary expression and human cognition. Fiction offers imaginative constructs that not only engage but also ...

Studies have shown that fiction can be more persuasive than truth. And the same can be true when it comes to product narrative. At least, according to David Riemer, executive-in-residence at the Haas ...

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Writing about trauma risks polishing the pain, forcing neat closures, and smoothing out what resists language altogether. It also risks dipping into the cliché or the sensational. So how does a writer ...

Every writer knows the thrill of a new idea—the spark that sets your imagination ablaze and gets your fingers itching to type. But let’s be honest: that spark doesn’t always come easily, and sometimes ...