-
5 Questions to Ask for Better Cultural Worldbuilding
No matter what genre you write, one of the most important parts of writing is understanding the world you’re writing in. Of course, stories set in our world have the advantage of having…
-
How to Add Subtext with Show Don’t Tell
If you’ve been in the writing community for any length of time, odds are you’ve come across the term/advice of “Show, Don’t Tell” in some form or another. You’ve probably seen the hoards…
-
How to Write Engaging Character Description
Having strong, interesting characters is one of the most important parts of storytelling, regardless of medium. While the best way to create interesting characters is giving them a strong voice and personality, there…
-
5 Amazing Fantasy Worlds You Need To Check Out
One of the best parts of the best parts of fantasy is, undoubtedly, the unique and creative worlds that populate the genre. From gritty mirrors of reality to mind-bending and dreamy realms, fantasy…
-
Top 5 Tips for Starting Your First Beta Read
So, you’ve finished your first book. Great job! Take a deep breath, have a celebratory cookie, and bask in your achievement. You’ve worked hard to get here, drafting and editing and making all…
-
The Consequence of Hubris: The Avoidable Tragedy of Breaking Bad
One of the essential parts of writing three-dimensional, lifelike characters is to give them flaws. Those flaws can come in many forms and can be portrayed in many ways, but today I want…
-
Spicing Things Up: 5 Tips for Writing Fictional Foods
When it comes to cultural worldbuilding in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, there are many things to consider: clothing, religion, holidays, languages, history, and so on. But, there is one very important element of culture…
-
Grimdark Vs. Dark Fantasy: How to Tell the Difference
In fantasy, there are many sub-genres. From epic and portal to flintlock and urban, there are a lot of different settings and atmospheres to explore. It’s one of the many things I love…
-
Sci-Fi vs Fantasy: How To Tell Them Apart
Among all genres of writing, few seem to cause confusion quite like Science Fiction and Fantasy. What makes a story one or the other? When does technology become so far-fetched it becomes synonymous…
Breaking down storytelling across mediums
