These are key setting context details that affect our writing and how the readers will then picture the setting (because imagery is essential), make sense of the conflict (because obstacles to one person may not be the same for another), and empathize with the characters (because we want the characters to be relatable). This post […]
Pixarian Storytelling Series: Justify Actions with Empathy
Before you start this “actions, emotions, and empathy” installment in my Pixarian series, I suggest you read the introduction post. I do not work for, in collaboration with, or as a representative of Pixar. I am merely a fan of their stories! This post includes affiliate links that will lead you to other websites that […]
Pixarian Storytelling: Drive Conflict with Values
When your values are clear, making decisions becomes easier. Roy E. Disney Disney is pretty much my idol or something. It’s words like this from him that remind me why his Disneyland vision is so influential worldwide. What’s crazy is, this doesn’t only apply to people who have their lives figured out (y’know, that small […]
Pixarian Storytelling: Find Ideas with Opposites
I’m a writing community co-owner that supports writing craft and lifestyle. It became my lifesaver when first left teaching and tried to get back into my creative writing goals. One of the awesome things about being able to talk to so many different people in any digital community is that it helps you understand yourself. You may not […]
Pixarian Storytelling: Introduction
In this blog series, I outline steps and tasks that any writer can use to write the “Pixarian way”, as suggested by a former Pixar storyboard artist.