by Cole Salao |
A MacGuffin is a term popularized by film director Alfred Hitchcock, who describes it as “the thing that the characters on the screen worry about, but the audience don’t care.” A MacGuffin is usually established in the first parts of a story, then slowly...
by Yen Cabag
Many short story writers and novelists enjoy the ease of publishing their works digitally. But when it comes to poets, many are contributing to the revival of the printed book thanks to the rising popularity of chapbooks. If you’re wondering what a chapbook,...
by Cole Salao
Zombies are among the most interesting creatures to come from the human imagination. They act as metaphors for a lot of things—mortality, disease, human desire, and more, which has made these monsters a mainstay in pop culture. The likes of Richard Matheson’s I...
by Yen Cabag |
The world of journalism is fast-paced and cutthroat: only the best can remain at the top. As people’s attention spans are getting shorter, you need to fight to grab their attention and keep them reading as long as you can. The good news is, the inverted pyramid...
by Kaelyn Barron |
If you’re the proud writer of a new play, you’re probably eager to get your creation out into the world and in front of audiences. One way to gain more exposure for your play is to enter playwriting contests, which can increase your chances of getting your...
