The six types of "specialness" that can be discovered by, thrust upon, or trained for by characters like Bilbo and Zuko.

Science communicator Keelan Powell talks about the importance of storytelling and the impact narrative structure can have on works of nonfiction.

Throughout time, stories are either conserved in their original form or they get adapted, often over and over to fit new contexts. How and why does each case occur? And what does that mean for the story you're writing?

A common way to make characters' belief systems in fantasy fiction feel richer and more believable is by using folklore! Let's discuss the different types of folklore, where they come from, and how to create your own.

Every myth needs a purpose; their sole aim is to guide the behaviour of people in a culture by communicating a particular idea.

Often referring to specific places and figures, legends are folklore that people within a culture regard as at least partially true.

Material culture is the physical expression of a culture's identity: its values, beliefs, and ideals; mundane things, too, like how we pass our time and the foods we eat.

A writer's guide to creating fables: what they are, what purpose they serve, and what they can mean for your story.

Fairytale retellings are one of the most popular genres of speculative fiction today! This article covers how to write your own fairytale, including common settings, motifs, and fairytale conventions.