Full-Stack Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Why the Rollei 35 AF is the most futuristic analog camera ever made

How constraints give way to useful mental models

Aug 24 • 

Matt Bass

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The Complete Self-Study Guide to Learning Modern Greek

Why Modern Greek Resources Are Hard to Find (And the Best Ones I've Discovered)

Aug 8 • 

Matt Bass

July 2025

How to use the third-person limited point of view

Last week, I was reading Tress of the Emerald Sea when a single sentence stopped me cold.

Jul 20 • 

Matt Bass

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June 2025

Time Goals vs. Word Goals: What If You Don't Have to Choose?

You've tried the 15-minute morning sessions.

Jun 8 • 

Matt Bass

March 2025

Brandon Sanderon's framework for creating compelling characters

Brando Sando 2025 Lecture Series: Creating Proactive, Relatable, and Capable Characters

Mar 2 • 

Matt Bass

1

February 2025

What my garden taught me about writing books

Last year, I took my first foray into outdoor gardening.

Feb 23 • 

Matt Bass

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Why the 3 Act Structure is Brandon Sanderon's recommended framework for outlining plot

Brando Sando 2025 Lecture Series: Plot Structure

Feb 16 • 

Matt Bass

1

Brandon Sanderon's plot framework and 5 tips for developing the plot of your first novel

Brando Sando 2025 Lecture Series: Promise, Progress, and Payoff

Feb 2 • 

Matt Bass

1

January 2025

Brandon Sanderson’s 7 tips for aspiring writers to master the writing mindset and write their first book

Brando Sando 2025 Lecture Series: The Philosophy of Professional Writing

Jan 26 • 

Matt Bass

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The Busy Writer's Guide to Plotting: How to Build Your Story in 10-Minute Chunks

Brando Sando Lecture Series: Plot Part 2 (2020 Lectures)

Jan 19 • 

Matt Bass

3 fundamentals for crafting plot according to Brandon Sanderson

Brando Sando Lecture Series: Plot Part 1

Jan 12 • 

Matt Bass

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How to write everyday in 2025

A daily writing habit is the key to unlock creative freedom and personal development.

Jan 5 • 

Matt Bass