Novel-Writing Lessons From Video Games: Plot

On March 11, 2026February 7, 2026 By Madelynn OrionIn Characters, Outlining, The Writing Life, Video GamesLeave a comment

It’s time for the next level in this series on Novel-Writing Lessons from Video Games: plots. Many of my favorite games tell compelling and engaging stories: Xenoblade Chronicles, The Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, etc. Even games that don’t have a storyline, like Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros., have a sense of progression to …

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What I Write

On August 6, 2022July 15, 2022 By Madelynn OrionIn Novels by Me, Our Company of Fools, Publishing, Star Saga, The Myth-Keepers, The Writing Life, Whitman Court

Every year around my birthday (August 11th), I try to write a self-reflective, personal post for the blog. This year, I decided to take a step of courage and talk more in-depth about my current writing projects–something that is, surprisingly, difficult for me. I was on the fence about doing this because I didn’t want …

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