ART LIF HUM MDA EL Ellie My Completely Unnecessary (and Absolutely Necessary) Pen Collection Everyone has that one thing they collect without really meaning to. Some people collect sneakers. Some collect vinyl records or coffee mugs…
MDA SPR EL Ellie Prayer, Pause Menus, and Patience: What Games Teach Us About Stopping on Purpose One of the most underrated mechanics in gaming is the pause button. Not because it’s flashy, and not because it adds “content,” but because…
HUM MDA EL Ellie Voice Quirks to Make Your Characters More Distinct One of the easiest ways to make characters feel more vivid on the page is to give them a specific way of speaking. Not every character…
MDA EL Ellie How to Write When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself There will be days when writing feels unfamiliar.
MDA SPR EL Ellie God, Glory, and Grind: What “Leveling Up” Teaches About Spiritual Growth There’s a reason “leveling up” feels satisfying in a way that’s deeper than simple fun. It’s not just numbers going up. It’s the story your…
MDA HUM SPR EL Ellie The Theology of Play: How Video Games Become Modern Parables A parable is a small story that carries a bigger meaning. It’s not primarily about “did this literally happen?” — it’s about “what does…