Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the fear of failure—that pernicious little devil that lives inside all writers. Why Writers Fear FailureFear and creativity often go hand in hand. The fear of failure can hit especially… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the concept of subtext and how using it can enrich your stories. Subtext Have you ever read a story where the most poignant moments weren’t about what was explicitly said but what lingered beneath the surface? That’s the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring how to give and receive constructive criticism. Constructive Criticism Ever get “feedback” that stings more than it helps? Or maybe you need to offer input but worry you’ll come across as rude? Constructive criticism can be nerve-wracking, yet it’s one… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am continuing to explore the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! If you’re a writer interested in the theme of good vs. evil, you might wonder how to keep this trope compelling. After all,… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring why we seem to be drawn again and again to the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! The Universal Appeal of Good Vs Evil The more books and films I… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring another way to outline a story or a novel: The Snowflake Method. The Snowflake Method Writing a novel can feel like an overwhelming task, akin to scaling a towering mountain of… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I will explore the pitfalls of publishing your work through a vanity publisher. Vanity Publishers The AllureThe traditional publishing route can be long and uncertain. For many new writers with a finished… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am delving into the topic of red herrings, so without further preamble, let’s get to it. Red Herrings Have you ever read a mystery novel that kept you guessing until the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking grammar again, and, in particular, the Oxford comma. The Oxford Comma What is the Oxford Comma?The Oxford comma is an oft-debated punctuation mark that has sparked discussions among grammar enthusiasts,… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m exploring character archetypes! Let’s get to it! Common Character Archetypes I have said it many times before, but it is true: writing and creating believable and relatable characters is essential for… Read More ›
GEORGE L THOMAS 