by Cole Salao
Family secrets are a delicious source of complexity in fiction. They quickly introduce drama into a story, heightening tension and keeping the audience enthralled. Just look at how much they’re used in classic stories. Plenty of gruesome fates could have been avoided...
by Cole Salao
As kids, it’s pretty common to read books with nonhuman protagonists. But as we grow, stories tend to be more about human protagonists, with maybe an animal sidekick here and there. Plenty of nonhuman characters have captured our imaginations, whether they’re animals,...
by Cole Salao
For years, most mainstream protagonists were portrayed as white. However, there has been a growing awareness and exploration of other cultures, ethnicities, and societies in recent years. With this need for diversity, efforts have been made to publish and disseminate...
by Cole Salao
Fear—we’ve all felt it. Whether you’ve confronted it, avoided it, or ignored it in exchange for false comfort, it’s a fact of life. It comes in many forms, often jarring but sometimes subtle. It affects your decisions, your perspectives, and ultimately, your personal...
by Cole Salao
Critical thinking involves systematically and logically analyzing information, situations, and arguments. With it, you can solve problems effectively by making well-informed decisions based on evidence and reasoning. Too many people accept information at face...
by Cole Salao
Love triangles seem to be part of a good romance’s golden formula—at least, there’s been an era of it between literature and cinema. They’re a great way of introducing complexity and tension to any story. It feeds a hunger all readers have—a want for drama,...
