The True Nature of Horror and Terror
Welcome to class! Yes, we may have fewer sessions now, but they are more valuable after the restructuring. You’re still...
Be Brave, Write with Honesty
Hello, Timmy. Take a seat, get as comfy as you can. Today is a day for sincerity. Also, don’t mind...
A Tiny Feud, a Large War, and an Example from “House of the Dragon”
Hello, Timmy! Today, let’s nail down once and for all that the perceived size of a conflict depends entirely on...
The Hardest Thing to Do in Writing
It is perhaps the most vicious, the darkest challenge any writer can face when sitting in front of the blank...
Complexity vs Simplicity: Which One is Better?
One common misconception we often tell ourselves is attaching a negative or positive connotation to stories based on their complexity...
How do you make the Reader Care?
A question often brushed aside, a question lacking a simple answer but instead wrapped in a deceptive bundle of words...
Balance
Your work has to be focused; you cannot write about everything at the same time. There has to be balance....
The Stories In Between
Flexing your creativity means diving into various story types, exploring different characters entangled in situations that may or may not...
What are Cliches anyway?
Cliches, as commonly understood, are something overused, especially in fiction and media, to the point where it becomes a pattern—a...
Of Trends and Individuality in Writing
Hey there, Neophyte. Today, I want to dive into a personal topic, something that nags at me in the realm...