by Cole Salao
Everybody loves a good character—and some of the best ones are those who undergo redemption. It doesn’t matter if they’re a hero or villain, all that matters are the choices that lead them to do so. There are a ton of characters in film and literature that...
by Cole Salao
Figuring out your characters is a necessity when building a story. And when it comes to creating conflict, two important characters come to mind: the antagonist and the villain. Many people confuse them together, but both types can exist separately. So what’s...
by Cole Salao
Good writing is powerful. It sticks to your mind, marinating there long after you finish a book or an article. But how do writers use their words so effectively? George Orwell, the author behind iconic works like 1984 and Animal Farm, might have answers to that. He...
by Cole Salao
If you’re a writer, chances are you’ve seen advice against using the passive voice. It makes your writing wordy and ineffective. The thing is, it’s not always easy to spot. What is Passive Voice? Passive voice happens when the subject of the sentence...
by Cole Salao
Time is always ticking in the background of every story. It’s one of those elements that shapes how characters grow, plots unfold, and settings evolve. Yet, for many writers, showing the passage of time can be tricky. You know how much time is going by, but how...
