by Cole Salao
There’s just something about the macabre, the creepy, and the horrific that piques human curiosity. Why do we even put ourselves through the trauma of reading about it? Maybe the reason is genetic or cultural; but whatever it is, a lot of us are just suckers for...
by Cole Salao
Humans have always been attracted to the dark and forbidden. Naturally, this includes the grisly details of a real-life horror story, because sometimes reality is just far more intriguing than any novel. The true crime genre is currently experiencing a spike in...
by Cole Salao
Perhaps, like many of us, you grew up reading the newspaper—not for the news, but those itty-bitty comic strips that were found in the “funnies” section. Peanuts, Garfield, and Calvin and Hobbes are just some of the countless comic characters that have...
by Cole Salao |
Character flaws are useful tools in creating a character that’s believable and relatable. These undesirable qualities give characters an opportunity to grow, acting as friction that challenges their advancement. Flaws prevent characters from becoming two-dimensional...
by Cole Salao |
Storytelling is one of the oldest traditions known to humanity. As we evolved, we started adding distinct patterns to our stories, which we later called dramatic structures. Whatever genre you like to read, and whichever author you love (excepting experimental...
