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 may be unfamiliar with the acronyms or titles used. Most 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 is why Twilight is so popular. Yes, the book had 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 to flesh out his characters, and be inventive in his 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 tendency to pace about his office murmuring to himself. This 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…
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…
Choosing to write in not one medium, but several, can open the creative storyteller up to new opportunities and unique ideas. Some stories only work in one medium, while others have the opportunity to thrive all the more because of a multi-media approach. A film that’s turned into a play, 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…