The reformed changelings were how I began regularly writing FiM content, and more importantly, how I discovered my spark for writing platonic love and dialogue. Today I thought I’d refurbish several old analysis blogs from FIMFiction and give the changelings a proper lore analysis in Worldbuilding Workout. From Vampires to Fairies, A Reformed Changeling Deep Dive: Societal (Re)Structure The changelings are some of the …

Being fashionably late to everything is a specialty of mine. Today I want to talk about Stolas, my favorite character from my latest fandom, Helluva Boss, and how his relationship with Blitzo shows some of the gnarlier aspects of building intimacy with others, and how I myself relate to them as a gay man. Welcome back to Worldbuilding Workout, everyone! Apologies for the hiatus. …

Every character is somebody’s favorite. Today I’m going to return to form and create an MLP-centric analysis talking about my favorite supporting character—one who has had mixed reception, at best. The Supermarine Firehorse: Character Analysis I adore Spitfire. I think her design is one of the best in the show, and as an early-on fanatic of Rainbow Dash, I saw Spitfire as a symbolic …

I figured we should have an excerpt blog from my lengthier FIMFiction version that points out features of the site for folks who don’t follow my FIMFic blog activity. Welcome to The Navel Cove, gentlemares and gentlecolts. New stories can be followed by following me on FIMFiction, Ko-fi or on Twitter. Worldbuilding Workout can be physically subscribed to via email, as shown above. I …

The Navel Cove—A calm, round inlet amongst lush, rolling fields and sloping cliffs where you can read and take naps amidst a cool breeze, or maybe just hug a nearby buggo. I began writing fan fiction at thirteen on Fanfiction.net, mainly for the Sonic fandom. Over the years, as I’ve migrated to different fandoms and sites, I’ve established numerous locations where I’ve uploaded my …

Tricksters are some of the most entertaining antagonists, especially in animation, where their powers can be shown with no visual limitations. Let’s look at three of the most popular tricksters in recent animation. The Trickster Formula: Be warned, ye craver of nerd culture shenanigans, there be spoilers ahead! ‘Tricksters’, as the name implies, are characters that are known for being deceptive. They also tend …

An Introduction to Two Tyrants: For the purposes of this analysis, I’ll be comparing two specific pieces of media from the franchises these characters come from. That is, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride. Branching projects like The Lion Guard or the MLP G4 comics will not be referenced. Outside section title references, anyway. Queen Chrysalis: For …

If I had a nickel for every time a blue female dog taught children how to healthily engage with the world around them I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. TV Demographics, and Why Bluey is Remarkable: Bluey has recently launched its third season in the US, so for my first issue I’d like to talk …