Sydney Sweeney proves she’s compelling, but Immaculate strains for a provocative exploration of motherhood, devotion, and the nature of evil.
"Just because someone is much older than you doesn't mean they are more mature, intellectually or emotionally."
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Add some extra texture to your characters.
Characters need conflict to drive them forward, and in the world of character arcs, this is created through their inner struggle. Here's how.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Part of crafting characters involves exploring their history. Just as your lived experiences have shaped the person you are today, a character’s backstory has the power to provide depth and understanding to their characterization. It can even lend context to the conflicts taking place in
"Synchronicity, Nature and Psyche in an Interconnected Universe" by Joseph Cambray. In this book the author takes the concept of synchronicity put forth by Carl Jung in the 1930s and updates it with...
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Action is important for stories, but not all action moves characters. Here, we discuss three requirements for action in your stories for proper movement.
A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
Amongst all things paranormal, stories of past life memories and reincarnation have often fascinated me. There have been a number of stories from people who believe they have lived before. They believe that they have memories of a previous life and some even remember how they died.
To give your characters some texture and make them feel more realistic, consider balancing their virtues with a sprinkle of toxicity.
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External conflict - such as conflict between characters or between a character and their society - drives interesting stories. Learn more.
This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.
Whether you're writing a villain or a tragic hero, these steps will help make their downfall as tragic (and juicy) as possible.
Celestial symbolism in writing refers to the use of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars as symbols to convey deeper meanings in a literary work. Celestial symbolism has been used in literature for centuries. It can add depth and meaning to your work by conveying abstract ideas and emotions through concrete images. Symbolism helps to create a mood or atmosphere, and to reinforce themes and motifs throughout a text. The same symbol can represent a variety of things in literature depending on the context and the author's intent, which is why some examples may have more than one association.
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
The following words can often be deleted from your prose just because there are often stronger, more effective ways to write.
Here at Hush City Soundproofing, we are always hunting down new information about acoustics and soundproofing, both for our own research, and to share with you. Along the way we’ve come across some pretty interesting stuff. See our favourites and let us know if there are any sound facts we’ve missed 1. Sound is the term
How do writers create characters readers love to hate? How can you create your own Dolores Umbridge or Ramsey Bolton?
Unleash the power of your anti-hero! Explore our top 5 tips for creating a character that's flawlessly flawed and irresistibly complex. Perfect for writers looking to add depth to their storytelling.
Struggling to figure out how your novel should end? Have a look at these 5 ways to end your novel and see if any of them resonate with your story.
Handsome fairies, evil advisors, rebellious princesses who are bad at embroidery...
Teach characterization using short films to engage students and aid in analysis skills. Pixar films, commercials, and cartoons create a fun lesson.
Vociferous, deriving from a combination of the Latin vox ('voice') with ferre ('to carry'), is one of a number of English words that describe those who compel attention by being loud and insistent.
A compelling protagonist is not only a focal point for your novel but often the driving force behind its success. They’re more than just a pretty face!
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
While most people all over the world live in a community with others around them, Russian photographer Danila Tkachenko captures those that choose to turn
honestly book 4 is more compelling and significant if ccj never make it big so i don’t rly buy into this concept. but the comedy of it is too rich to pass up
When learning, do not have any intention of being correct; do not act well or nicely, do not hurry, as this creates confusion – Moshe Feldenkrais The Feldenkrais Method fosters and celebrates…
There are the 25 best Scottish TV shows that you need to watch. The best TV series that take place in Scotland that are totally binge-worthy.
If you're looking to add conflict to your story or throw a few problems your characters' way, I've got some ideas for you.
