In my posts, 11 Types of Creative Writing (Part 1 and Part 2) I discussed the various mediums writers of fiction could experiment with. These aren’t to be confused with writing types, such as blogging or copywriting, nor with genres, such as fantasy or romance. Instead, these are categories which Read more…
Twilight is seldom hailed as a literary masterpiece. Even it’s most diehard adherents wouldn’t compare it with Shakespeare (though one fan did assert it should be considered a classic, a debate for another article). One of the biggest complaints about the quality of the series revolves around Bella—the protagonist and Read more…
If there’s one activity every author should at least try, it’s reviewing books. The book can be ten years old or newly released, but the process remains the same. The fundamentals which constitute an entertaining story have changed little in the last hundred years—you may even be of the opinion Read more…
It should go without saying that most writers are also avid readers. If one didn’t read at all, they’re wanting to write would be strange. If you don’t appreciate food, why become a chef? Most people, even authors, still read for fun, and it’s usually an author’s ultimate goal to Read more…
Most people who dream of being writers imagine themselves as novelists, or, if they have the confidence, as filmmakers or screenwriters. While books are, and will always be, the most traditional form of storytelling, there are a number of mediums in which a writer can create. Some authors even take Read more…
The world of Harry Potter has an especially colourful cast. Whether it be the heroes friends, their adversaries, or those who sit somewhere in between, each character is unforgettable. Fans have those they love (and those they love to hate), but among those most cherished is one girl who Harry Read more…
The creatures depicted within the world of Narnia can be both charming and frightening, but mostly the former. Mythological beings, such as centaurs or fawns, are a large part of our canon, only being further cemented in the imaginations of thousands when C. S. Lewis chose to incorporate the creatures Read more…
The Never Ending Story is a quirky children’s novel published by Michael Ende, though the majority of us are familiar with the 80’s film—the music of which would eventually infiltrate a scene in the third season of Stranger Things, if you’re still not sure what I’m talking about. The movie Read more…
It’s not over until it’s over…and in the case of enduring franchises, this can mean never. Eventually, readers will reach “the end.” Moviegoers will watch the credits. Many franchises will have sequels, prequels, in between bonus stories, spin offs, and even remakes, but, eventually, all good things must come to Read more…
Love them or hate them, tropes are here to stay. They’re an easy way to show a viewer what a story is about, giving them the familiarity they crave, while being given the creative freedom to subvert audience expectations. Tropes are timeless, and most don’t need to vanish entirely—the problem Read more…