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Fifteen years after the crash that ended Midnight Arcade, Ryan Hale remains one of the band’s most beloved figures. This in-universe retrospective looks back at his guitar work, his friendship with Ben Carter, and the unfinished legacy he left behind.
Remembering Ryan Hale: The Guitarist Who Helped Define Midnight Arcade Read More »
What happens when an album never gets the chance to exist? Fifteen years after Midnight Arcade’s tragic end, fans are still trying to reconstruct the band’s unfinished second album from rumours, demos and memories.
The Album That Never Got Finished Read More »
Fifteen years ago, Ben Carter survived the crash that killed the rest of Midnight Arcade. He was left permanently paralysed. Then he disappeared. This long-form feature explores one of British music’s most enduring mysteries.
Whatever Happened To Ben Carter? Read More »
Fifteen years after the crash that ended Midnight Arcade, fans still wonder what might have been. This retrospective explores the band’s rise, the tragedy that changed everything, and the legacy that continues through their music.
Fifteen Years After Midnight Arcade: The Night Everything Changed Read More »
Writing This Time Around taught me a valuable lesson about point of view. Here’s why Ben Carter’s story demanded a close perspective, what I learned from previous novels, and why the book is finally ready to meet readers on 16 August.
Why I Wrote This Time Around (And What It Taught Me About Point of View) Read More »
Too many story ideas can be paralysing. Here’s how I approach organising writing ideas so they don’t overwhelm me — from simple folder systems to pressure testing and building structure.
How I Keep Track of Story Ideas Without Drowning in Them Read More »
Should plot come first, or should character lead the way? The truth is, plot vs character writing isn’t a rigid rule. Here’s how my approach shifts depending on the story I’m telling.
Plot vs Character: What I Focus on First (and Why It Changes) Read More »
’m a planner when it comes to writing. Not the “couple of notes on my phone and hope for the best” kind either. I mean proper planning. Character bibles.Book bibles.Canon documents.Timelines.Rules that cannot be broken halfway through the manuscript. When it comes to writing a story vs planning a story, I’ve always leaned heavily towards
Sometimes Writing a Story Changes the Story You Planned Read More »
Most writers can craft a strong opening chapter. Far fewer finish the book. Here’s why finishing a book as a writer matters more than chasing perfection — especially early in your career.
Why Finishing a Book Matters More Than Writing a Good One Read More »
Midnight Arcade were developing a second album before the crash halted everything. This feature explores the unreleased songs, evolving live performances, and why the record was never completed.
Unreleased: The Songs That Never Made Midnight Arcade’s Second Album Read More »