by Cole Salao
Whether they are hero or villain, vampires have always been the prime monster of choice. Charismatic, elegant, and strong, they are powerful creatures with irresistible sex appeal. And when it comes to modern vampire fiction, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga has...
by Cole Salao
Storyboarding is the process of visualizing a story’s progression. Your plot is broken down into sequential scenes that are drawn in panels, accompanied by brief descriptions of what’s happening. Though they are mostly associated with filmmakers,...
by Cole Salao
A writer’s imagination is one of the most powerful weapons in their arsenal. Being able to imagine what they write gives them a better sense of how a story goes and how to make it come to life. But sometimes it’s hard to set an image in your mind. Scenes...
by Cole Salao
A story doesn’t need to be long to enthrall its readers. Many even claim that writing a good short story is much harder than an entire novel. In a short story, there’s not much space to develop your characters, settings, and plot. Each word counts, and...
by Cole Salao
How you use words can influence people to act or think in a way that is advantageous to you. This is done for a variety of reasons, whether you want to influence people, make them act, or simply make a point. From advertisements to essays, persuasive writing is used...