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 to flesh out his characters, and be inventive in his 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 these self help blogs for authors is that your favourite Read more…
Much as we might dream of making a living writing books, the sobering reality is that few of us ever will—even if accepted by a traditional publisher. When you pick up a book at the store, the majority of the authors you come across within are working a day job. Read more…
Writers are expected to do a great deal, and likely for no pay. It’s a fate we’ve accepted, because we’re dedicated to our craft and honestly obsessed with it. However, obsessed or not, it’s not always the easiest job in the world. Half of what makes writing complicated isn’t the 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…
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…
Harry Potter is famous for it’s whimsical world and it’s colourful characters, but Rowling was by no means the first author to employ such a writing style. Before we had Hogwarts or Privet Drive, there was Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, a giant peach, and a hotel which hosted a nasty Read more…