Despite the series’ many flaws, I continue to enjoy the vampire phenomenon—whether it’s in spite of it’s cheesiness, or because of it, is something I’ve still to decide. However, I’ve identified the two major elements which initially drew me to Read more…
Last week, I listed nine terms writers should know. In this article, I list six more. After all, one list isn’t enough to include every literary term; writers are too obsessively verbose for that. Whether it be official terms used Read more…
Writers are a wordy bunch. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that writers have their own vernacular, or collection of vocab which they regularly use. If you are new to the writing community, or the publishing industry generally, you Read more…
As a self proclaimed bookworm, I feel it is my duty to highlight the pitfalls of reading. Reading is great for you—for the most part. It exercises your brain, encourages you to think, gives you a sense of belonging, and Read more…
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Twilight has left it’s mark on literature. From a profusion of vampire novels, to the popularity of the fantasy romance book, Twilight has affected the literary landscape. However, what few consider Read more…
It’s not unusual for writers to gravitate towards certain ideas. While others might consider the reusing of such ideas to be lazy, a great writer can take similar concepts and make them different each time. Provided a writer is willing Read more…
When it comes to marketing, writers are bombarded with platforms to try: the most popular are Instagram and Facebook, though the latter is falling out of favour for younger audiences. Much of the use of a program comes down to Read more…
When improving their craft, writers are bombarded with advice—with lists of what to do and what not to do, why such mistakes will ruin their book, and why it’s crucial you follow these rules. What they don’t tell you in Read more…
The names used in Harry Potter are more than catchy monikers. Many of the names, including those used for minor characters, have special meanings. Some are layered in meaning, while others describe the personality a character has, such as Dumbledore’s Read more…
There are countless blogs online describing how to write compelling characters, how to flesh said characters out, and even how to use shortcuts—such as character design—to bring a character to life. What often ends up overlooked by writers and bloggers Read more…