by Cole Salao
There seems to be a point where an object, concept, or any kind of subject gains a conventional way of how it is viewed, described, and understood. The sky is blue, old people are wrinkled, and war is chaos. But what if these things were suddenly presented to you in a...
by Cole Salao
Whether classic or modern works, tons of literature have explored the theme of redemption. The idea of being forgiven and making things right is both a strong idea and desire. This is why many books about redemption revolve around stories that carry powerful emotions...
by Cole Salao
50 Shades of Grey made huge waves when it was first released, introducing many to the steamy side of literature and entertainment. Sex, usually a taboo subject, is suddenly at the forefront of the world’s reading list. It has since gained a fair amount of praise and...
by Cole Salao
Sometimes the denial or absence of something draws more attention to it than having it there. You’ll find a lot of politicians, celebrities, speakers, and other highly visible people using this tactic in their speeches. In rhetoric, this is called paralipsis. You...
by Cole Salao
Publishers receive a ton of submissions year-round. It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to go through them all, searching for the next bestsellers in literature. This is why the publishing industry has come to love high concept fiction. They are clear,...
