We have a problem. But it’s not just a problem – it’s a slow, suffocating death.
The endless parade of remakes, the carbon-copy reboots… they’re not just crowding our screens. They’re strangling the very lifeblood of art.
Like a relentless tide, repetitive content washes over us, eroding the richness of human experience. Stories that once challenged and ignited are twisted into pale imitations, losing their power to illuminate our world, and reinforcing brain-softening mindsets.
The flattening of culture is happening before our eyes.
When the same worn-out narratives dominate, where is the space for the voices that truly need to be heard? For the writers whose hearts hum with unheard wisdom, or stories forged in the fires of their own unique lives?
I see this and I refuse to be part of it.
That’s why I’ve built my studio (Hayden Academy Collective (HAC) Studios), as a source of innovation.
Through education, technology, and story it’s where I forge the tools to empower others, to fight back against this tide. Why? Because I understand what it’s like to be that lone voice yearning to be heard.
For the last eight years, I’ve brought my original stories life.
With little fanfare or support, my fingers have bled onto keyboards. My voice has echoed in recording booths. Books, blog posts, podcasts, tweets, videos, songs, graphics, even code – these are my weapons, honed through endless creation.
This is the arsenal of a one-man studio. A testament to the relentless pursuit of creative expression.
Now, it’s your turn.
Let me help you wield this power.
I offer not just a collection of skills, but a battle plan:
I’ll guide you to excavate your unique story, the expertise you hold. Then, we’ll craft it, shape it, and unleash it across platforms.
Your words, your message, will ring out with clarity among the noise. Together, we’ll prove that originality isn’t dead. That the true depths of human experience can still resonate, and profoundly change lives and culture.
Let’s start a rebellion, one story at a time.
我々は問題を抱えている。しかし、それは単なる問題ではなく、ゆっくりとした文化の死なのだ。
終わりのないリメイクのオンパレード、カーボンコピーのリブート……それらは単にスクリーンを混雑させているだけではない。それらは、芸術の生命線そのものを絞め殺しているのだ。
止めどない波のように、繰り返されるコンテンツが私たちを押し流し、人間経験の豊かさを浸食している。かつては挑戦し、火をつけた物語も、今では模倣品と化し、私たちの世界を照らす力を失い、脳を軟化させる考え方を強めている。
文化の均一化が目の前で起こっているのだ。
同じような使い古された物語が支配的であるとき、真に聞くべき声のためのスペースはどこにあるのだろうか？耳にしたことのない知恵や、彼ら自身のユニークな人生の炎の中で鍛えられた物語を心に抱く作家たちのために。
私はこれを目の当たりにし、その一部になることを拒否した。
だからこそ、私は自分のスタジオ（ヘイデン・アカデミー・コレクティブ（HAC）スタジオ）を、革新の源として作り上げたのだ。
教育、テクノロジー、そして物語を通して、この潮流に反撃し、他の人々に力を与えるためのツールを生み出す場所なのだ。なぜか？なぜなら私は、声を聞いてもらいたいと切望する孤独な声がどんなものかを理解しているからだ。
この8年間、私は自分のオリジナルストーリーに命を吹き込んできた。
ファンファーレも支援もほとんどなく、私の指はキーボードに滲んできた。私の声は録音ブースに響き渡った。本、ブログ記事、ポッドキャスト、ツイート、ビデオ、歌、グラフィック、コードでさえも、これらは終わりのない創作によって磨かれた私の武器である。
これが、個人のスタジオの武器だ。クリエイティブな表現のあくなき追求の証だ。
さあ、次はあなたの番だ。
あなたがこの力を振るう手助けをさせてほしい。
私が提供するのは、単なるスキルのコレクションではなく、戦略だ：
計画だ： あなたの物語の核心、あなたの専門知識のエッセンスを抽出し、期待を打ち砕く道筋を描く。計画段階で立ち往生しないこと。
創造する： 言葉、イメージ、サウンドを織り交ぜ、注目を集めるストーリーを作り上げる。経験がない？問題ない！
利益を得る： 通貨だけでなく、自分のストーリーが世界に影響を与えるのを見る充実感、真に独創的なもののために戦ったことを知る充実感。 財布も心も満たされる。
あなたのユニークなストーリー、あなたが持っている専門知識を掘り起こすよう導く。そして、私たちはそれを作り上げ、形にし、プラットフォームを越えて解き放つ。
あなたの言葉、あなたのメッセージは、雑音の中で明瞭に響き渡るだろう。私たちは一緒に、オリジナリティは死んでいないことを証明しよう。人間の経験の真の深みはまだ共鳴し、人生と文化を深く変えることができるのだ。
話ずつ、革命を起こそう。
human stories of military conflict featuring advanced technology told with concepts in video games
Focus on the emotional and psychological experiences of characters involved in military conflicts.
This could include soldiers, strategists, civilians, or even AI entities, each grappling with the challenges and consequences of war.
Integrate speculative or futuristic technology inspired by video games.
This might include virtual reality training environments, AI-driven strategy systems, or advanced weaponry etc. that resemble game mechanics in functionality and design.
Utilize familiar video game concepts like levels, quests, power-ups, and skill trees as part of the military strategy and narrative structure.
For example, soldiers might “level up” through their experiences, gaining new skills and abilities relevant to their roles.
Draw inspiration from the ever-changing, player-influenced environments of video games.
The battlefields in your stories could adapt and change in response to the actions and strategies of the characters, adding a layer of unpredictability and strategy.
Confront the moral implications of gamifying warfare and the psychological impact on those who participate.
This could include exploring the desensitization to violence, the distinction between virtual and real-world consequences, and the ethical considerations of using advanced technology in combat, among many other possibilities.
Incorporate a range of perspectives from a set of culturally, physically, and psychologically distinct characters, including those who design the technology, those who implement it, and those who are affected by it.
This could provide a comprehensive view of the impact of game-tech in military settings.
Ensure the stories are not just about technology and warfare but also about the human condition, relationships, and the societal impact of a technologically enabled military paradigm.
All stories take place in a reality where humanism is no longer the dominant force on Earth or any other world.
This leaves the stories open to exploring what happens when homo sapiens are no longer the driving force of the planet.
After the fall of humanism in 2100, humanity returns to many old and experimental forms of societal organization.
The result is a future that resembles the past, but with ultra-futuristic tech. History repeats itself.
Through advanced technology, all humans have the ability to know when and how they will die. They pay a high price for “the knowledge.”
Some want it, others don’t. Would you want to know?
10 books published, 9000+ tweets, 150+ blog posts - from notes to novels, I write daily
Former high school teacher and cop - organized, objective-focused writing
Former officer and Special Agent - technical writing
Made 100+ videos, 120+ podcast episodes, 300+ graphics, 76 songs - creativity-inspired words
Who am I?
I’m Keith. I’ve always been a creative person. But it’s only recently that I’ve been able use my expressive talents.
Let me explain.
Back in 2016, I faced the blank page for the first time outside of an academic setting—a different kind of enemy. I wasn’t writing for a grade or for my boss. I was writing for myself.
But inside, a storm of aspirations clashed with my inexperience.
I wanted to turn my experiences into a novel, but I didn’t know how.
Crazier still, I had no job, and my savings were draining fast.
I was living in a new area, with a brand new (struggling) relationship, without the military to order my steps in my career or daily life.
I was lost.
2017-18 was the lowest period of my life.
(Is this the best I can do?) I thought at the time.
I didn’t want to be one of those military veterans shackled to the past. I wanted more for my life.
I had to make changes.
So I talked to multiple counselors. Got help, got my head clear.
In 2018, I enrolled in a teaching credential program. I was going to be a math teacher.
The day I took my military memorabilia off the walls and into storage, my wife cried.
I had let it go. The military will always be a part of me, but it doesn’t define me. I do.
Suddenly, I was reborn. Ready to take my life in a new direction.
(How about writing? You always enjoyed it.) I thought.
Yes. I heeded the call.
I started blogging more, sharing more ideas online. I was making progress.
Then in May 2019, I made a decision.
Armed with nothing but determination, I decided to plan out and begin writing my first novel.
A military sci-fi story called Cereus & Limnic.
I know what you’re thinking. (How did he write a whole novel with zero experience?)
Patience and research.
I binged Brandon Sanderson’s fiction writing series on YouTube -among many other resources-.
Read stacks of books related to my story (fiction and non-fiction). I busted my ass to write 500 words -minimum- a day that summer.
It paid off.
December 2020 was a defining moment—my final proof arrived in the mail.
I held it. Smelled it (aah that new book smell!)
From that moment, I was an author.
But I didn’t get there alone.
My wife had offered unwavering support.
Her encouragement and keen proofreading eagle-eye shaped the story in monumental ways. I owe her a lot.
Now I run a small writing business (Hayden Academy Collective Studios LLC).
I’ve developed a number of skills from audio engineering to AI.
My mission now is to help other aspiring writers (like you!) share their story.
You’ve got a story in you, I know it. I want to help you bring it to life.
About
Keith Hayden was born in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the active duty US Air Force as a Force Support Officer and Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) from May 2008 to Oct 2016.
He currently resides in Okinawa, Japan with his wife, Joanna.
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