A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDELINE FOR ASPIRING WRITERS WHO DON’T FOLLOW GUIDELINES
Nobody can handle reality without losing its sanity. We all need to dream.
This is for the chronic explorers and discovery writers who prefer to let the story unfold organically, often finding themselves drifting off course–whether you’re working on a novel, article, or thesis. But really, anyone with a wandering mind, a tendency to daydream, and a strong desire to write well can benefit.
Speculative fiction, a broad genre that spans fantasy, science fiction, and horror by exploring worlds that cannot exist under the known physical laws or current technologies. It covers themes in the context of supernatural, futuristic, and other...
Writing good descriptions in a novel draws readers into the vivid world of your story without overwhelming them with too much detail. Balancing clarity and mystery is essential to making readers feel like they’re in the scene with your...
For the inquisitive traveler: here are some tips to improve your travel writing abilities. Try to see your own culture through a wider lens by exploring how people around the world make the most of similar resources, economic systems, relationships...
A friend once told me she doesn’t enjoy reading fiction because she “doesn’t learn anything from it,” feeling it’s a waste of time. Ironically, I’ve used the same argument to explain why I don’t like reading non-fiction. I learn more from reading...
Movies and novels are distinct tools that each convey meaning and emotions in unique ways. Contrary to movies, novels are about the journey, not the destination. The medium speaks for itself–let it take the lead. A novel is about the journey; a...
Genre isn’t just a label; it’s a creative guide for writers, shaping stories and helping navigate the blank page with direction and focus...
In Western culture, zombies are associated with uncontrollable contagion, while in Haiti, they symbolize ultimate punishment for the "offenders,” seen as worse than death...
Confront the truths that might be holding you back from writing well...