8 Most Common Superhero Tropes

8 Most Common Superhero Tropes

Superheroes have been all the rage in recent years, probably because the two biggest names in comics (Marvel and DC) are duking it out on the big screens. If you’re a fan of the genre, you’ve probably spotted a few recurring elements in the movies, series,...
The Saddest Character Deaths on Screen and Paper

The Saddest Character Deaths on Screen and Paper

Great characters are those that manage to draw out emotions from readers. They can make you feel frustrated, sympathetic, and euphoric. You form a deep emotional connection with them as you progress through their stories. That’s why if the character dies, it...
12 Common Horror Tropes with Examples

12 Common Horror Tropes with Examples

Horror, like any other genre, can suffer from an excess of tropes that bog down its storytelling. While tropes aren’t inherently bad, too much reliance on them creates a formulaic story. And when a story turns formulaic, it loses the suspense and uncertainty...
8 Lesser-Known Forms of Eastern Poetry

8 Lesser-Known Forms of Eastern Poetry

Poetry has always been a popular outlet in literature. Whether you’re a writer or a reader, you’ve surely appreciated some pieces of poetry. I remember sitting down in a stuffy room as my high school teacher droned on about what Edgar Allan Poe’s...