Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the concept of Chekhov’s Gun. Who on Earth is Anton Chekhov? Born in Russia, Anton Chekov was a playwright and short story writer. He is renowned for his contributions… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Is Inspiration Necessary when it Comes to Writing?
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I’m exploring that elusive creature we creative types like to call “inspiration” and, in particular, how important it is to writing. So, without further preamble, let’s dive in. Is Inspiration Necessary when it… Read More ›
Characters and Their False Beliefs
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the subject of ‘character’ again, and this time I’m looking specifically at the ‘false beliefs’ a character can hold, which can help drive a story forward. Characters and Their False… Read More ›
The Importance of Diversity in Fiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am looking at diversity. So, without further preamble, let’s jump in! The Importance of Diversity in Fiction In regards to fiction, the word ‘diversity’ has become ubiquitous. Still, it is not… Read More ›
7 More Tips For Better Grammar
Hi everyone! I hope you’re well! Today, I am sharing some more tips for improving grammar. 7 More Tips to Help Improve Your Grammar 1 Read as Much as PossibleOne of the easiest and most practical ways to improve grammar… Read More ›
The Importance of Setting in Storytelling
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the idea of ‘setting’ and, in particular, its importance in storytelling. The Importance of Setting in Storytelling Storytelling is a complex and layered art form, but there are some… Read More ›
5 Ways to “Show” Instead of “Telling”
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the age-old writing technique of “showing” instead of “telling”. One of the biggest challenges for many writers, including me, is finding the right balance between “showing” and “telling”. What… Read More ›
Writing Emotional Scenes
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I’m exploring the art (because it is an art) of crafting emotional scenes. Writing Emotional Scenes To effectively write emotional scenes, it is vital to use every tool in your writing toolbox, including… Read More ›
Protagonists and Deuteragonists
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring Protagonists and deuteragonists (a term I only learned when researching this post). I hope you find it as fascinating as I did! Protagonists and Deuteragonists Protagonists and deuteragonists are two of… Read More ›
What Makes a Fairy Tale a Fairy Tale
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today I’m going to be exploring precisely what it is that makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. I’ve previously talked about what a fairy tale is and why they’re important, but here I’ll go a little… Read More ›
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