PinnedPolina StepanovainThe Writing CooperativeThe Pitfalls and Tips on Writing Clever CharactersPart-rant, part-analysis of the temptations fellow writers may face when writing themNov 8, 20213Nov 8, 20213
PinnedPolina StepanovaWhy Analysis Can Make You A Better StorytellerCan something other than practicing the art/science of storytelling can make you better at it?Nov 10, 20201Nov 10, 20201
PinnedPolina StepanovainThe StartupHow to Break the ‘Ludic Loop’ and Stop ScrollingThe mechanics behind many apps are designed to keep you hooked. Here’s how to break the habit.Oct 20, 20202Oct 20, 20202
Polina StepanovaHow to Keep Yourself Accountable to Your GoalsWhether it’s building a new habit, or completing a project — keeping yourself accountable is a proven success tacticDec 2, 20201Dec 2, 20201
Polina StepanovaWhat I Listen To While WritingI explore the more unusual choices to help improve concentration and boost inspiration.Mar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020
Polina StepanovainAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)Now You’re In The Ocean, So Keep SailingA metaphor that summarises my 2019 and ongoing adventures of “adulthood”, whatever that is.Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
Polina StepanovaIs Originality Overrated?Are you concerned about your story being original? I am too. But maybe we shouldn’t be.Aug 19, 2019Aug 19, 2019
Polina StepanovaGamification: what is it, how does it work, and why should I care?Let me explain!May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Polina StepanovaBias, Counterevidence, and Arguing on the InternetWhy people hang on to false beliefs and why simply telling people the truth (usually) doesn’t work.Feb 20, 2019Feb 20, 2019
Polina Stepanova5 Things D&D Can Teach Us…about work-related or personal life-related adventures alike.Feb 1, 2019Feb 1, 2019