One of my favorite genres in literature aside from fantasy has to be the thriller genre. It also happens to be one of my favorites in movies and TV shows as well, and it tends to be a very popular genre in general. A thriller requires a lot of different elements besides just action, as […]
A prologue often sits at the very beginning of the book and serves as a sort of strange introduction to the story you’re about to read. At first, the prologue may seem confusing, introduce strange characters and places, or throw you into the middle of the story at a random point. However, the prologue actually
Writing challenges are always a really good way to get yourself into the writing mood and to actually push yourself to get on that manuscript you’ve been juggling ideas for. Of course, the most famous writing challenge probably ever is NaNoWriMo. I’ve engaged with NaNoWriMo plenty of times before, including Camp NaNoWriMo and I really
The descent into madness is an arc in many character-driven stories where we as readers get to see how a character goes from a stable individual to someone who has essentially cracked and has lost their sanity or has turned to a much darker path. This is one of the most interesting character arcs you
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Fantasy is one of the best genres in literature out there. Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to write fantasy stories in the future and growing up, I enjoyed combining sci-fi with fantasy all the time. I guess Star Wars being my obsession as a kid helped with that! Either way,
I’ve been an avid gamer for as long as I can remember. For me, video games are absolutely amazing forms of telling stories and have some very complex and intricate systems going into them. Not only does a video game require extensive programming, but it also requires storytelling, music design, audio mixing, art and more.
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If you’re entering the world of writing books, you’ve likely already heard about the idea of beta readers. The writing process itself is a lengthy one that requires drafts, revisions, and feedback before the final product is complete. Beta readers are one aspect of the revision process and can be a vital one to getting
Suspense is a powerful story-telling technique that we see quite a lot in thrillers, horror, action and more. Suspense is a great way to blend tension, quick and slow pacing, plot twists and more to keep the story dynamic and exciting. Most of the time, suspense gives us that feeling that we’re sitting on the
The lone wolf character archetype is one that we’ve seen quite often in books, movies, video games, and more. The idea of the lone wolf is complex and intriguing and can create a really interesting foundation for any story to build off of. The lone wolf tends to operate in a solo mentality and this
Villains are some of the most versatile, dynamic, and interesting characters in any story. A well-developed, compelling villain will make a reader more engaged with the story versus a story where the villain feels like a generic bad guy. I’ve talked before about creating villains that are compelling, but what about those villains that we
Our schedules oftentimes aren’t our best friends, and during our busy periods, it can be hard to make time for the hobbies and things that we enjoy doing. I relate strongly to this! Back when I was in high school, I used to write while I was in the middle of class just to get
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Creating lore is a very big part of in-depth world building that can really add a lot to your overall story, give context for the way the world is, and provide a lot of immersion for your readers. Many video games tend to have a lot of lore, such as Elden Ring and Skyrim, as
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