
Articles and Blog Posts
Read blog posts, reviews and articles. Not every topic is suitable for an episode of Stories Across Borders and Daniel wanted to branch out and find new ways to share his thoughts on stories and writing with the world. Really, doing more blog style posts was the obvious answer.
Macroscale Worldbuilding
Daniel returns to the topic of worldbuilding with a deep dive into crafting settings at the macroscale. Learn what makes up worldbuilding on large scales and when to prioritise the macro over the micro (and when not to).
Horror and Thriller
Daniel discusses horror and thriller stories. How are they different? Where do they overlap? What is a writer trying to achieve with each genre and why do people read them?
Worldbuilding Basics
Daniel describes the basic starting points for building a world and discusses approaching worldbuilding from the perspective of the story you want to tell.
Update: March 2025
As we move into March, Daniel has been making a lot of progress and has a lot of exciting updates on various projects. This post contains all that new information on what is out now and coming soon.
The Importance of the Setting
Daniel breaks down and discusses the roles a setting can play in a story. How can a setting be used to create atmosphere, fuel conflict and shape characters?
Becoming an Author
Daniel discusses the pros and cons of the different paths to publication. He discuses why he chose to publish independently and why that choice might not be right for everyone.