by Cole Salao
A caper story falls under the crime fiction genre but is considered lighter in tone than its other subgenres. Typically, these stories feature lovable rogues that come together to execute a daring and elaborate crime that defies law enforcement and the criminal...
by Cole Salao
Tmesis (pronounced “tuh-mee-sis”) is a figure of speech where a word is inserted between another word or phrase. It’s commonly done with words that have at least three or more syllables. Tmesis is used for a humorous or rhetorical effect, which can add surprise...
by Cole Salao
A novella is a work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel. These works range from 17,000-50,000 words but there’s fierce debate as to exactly how many words or pages constitute a novella. Despite being shorter,...
by Cole Salao
When it comes to reading comics, being unable to find the latest issue can be infuriating. Especially if you don’t have a local comic store around. Thankfully, the comic industry has embraced technology. Apart from buying digital copies, you can now order...
by Yen Cabag
If you find yourself staring at a blank page not knowing what to write, you know exactly how many students feel when asked to work on a writing assignment! The good news is that giving students or kids a picture to start with can be a great launching pad. This is why...
