by Cole Salao
The term giallo (plural, gialli) refers to Italian-made crime thrillers that feature excessive violence and stylish visuals. In addition, these stories usually involve strong elements of horror, eroticism, and suspense. These films would often involve a mysterious...
by Cole Salao
A problem writers commonly encounter is how they describe their stories, especially what their genre is. Is your story literary fiction or genre fiction? Or maybe, it’s both? If it is genre fiction, you’ll have to deal with genres that play fast and loose with...
by Cole Salao
Tautology is a literary device where you say the same thing twice by using the same words, synonyms, or near-synonymous terms. Depending on how you use it, it can either be seen as poetic license or needless repetition. Tautologies are often used unknowingly though...
by Cole Salao
Have you ever wondered why a lot of children’s programs have animals and objects that act human? Some of the most popular examples are Winnie-the-Pooh, the Fantastic Mr. Fox, Lumiere and Cogsworth, and Spongebob Squarepants. These characters are all examples of...
by Cole Salao
Every person in the world has probably daydreamed about stumbling into lost treasures and getting rich and famous. It’s not just about the money though, but the sense of adventure and wonder that comes with finding historical artifacts, buried gold, and hidden art....
