The Mythic Observatory
TF BurkeStructural depth for serious fantasy writers building long-form series.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 19 | Founded | 8 months ago | Last Issue | 3 months ago |
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One Season. Sixteen Essays. Countless Story Possibilities.
What a journey Season One of Mythic Observatory has been!
Together, we traveled from uncovering why villains drift away from the heart of a story to weaving the seven threads that keep a story’s middle from unraveling, and more. Sixteen e...
The Seven Threads of the Middle Act
Hi Lore-cartographers,
Hi Lore-cartographers,
Why Your Middle Act Falls Apart
Would it surprise you to learn that saggiest middle acts don’t suffer from a plot problem? Actually, they suffer from a transformation one.
And what do I mean by that?
The Mythic Observatory is a reader-supported publication. To receive...
The Three Layers of Character Arc: Belief, Pressure, and Transformation
How to Effectively Build Your Character Arc
Hi Lore-cartographers,
The Secret Behind Every Compelling Character Arc
Many writers believe character arcs are about change. A timid character becomes brave. A selfish character becomes generous. A bitter character learns to forgive. And yes, those transformations certainly happen in story but they aren’t the...
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Creator of Mythic Observatory—where folklore, steel, and structure converge. I help serious fantasy writers build deep, enduring series rooted in myth and consequence. Author of the bestselling Heart of the Worlds.
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