by Cole Salao
When the book was first released in 2001, André Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name was praised by readers and critics alike. When the film adaptation came out in 2017, it became a global sensation. Set on the Italian Riviera, this powerful novel follows a romance...
by Cole Salao |
All stories eventually come to an end, which is why the best endings are bittersweet. You’ve invested your time and attention getting to know the characters, setting, and story, which is why you’re you’re both pleased and sad when they’re...
by Cole Salao
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a plotter or a pantser; any story you write must have a purposeful progression of events that readers follow towards a conclusion. After all, how can you tell a story if there’s no meaningful movement? Some passages...
by Kaelyn Barron
Whether you’ve read all four “Neapolitan novels” or are currently following the HBO series, Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend and its sequels have captivated readers and viewers worldwide. With such strong and memorable characters, you may...
by Kaelyn Barron |
You may have noticed that in recent years, a growing number of authors, filmmakers, and other content producers have begun including “content warnings” or “trigger warnings” in the introductions to their works. While it may feel...