by Kaelyn Barron
Thorough worldbuilding is essential to any great story, especially when it comes to the fantasy and sci-fi genres. Readers need to understand the rules, customs, and norms of the fictional world, which requires quite a bit of thought and planning on the author’s...
by Cole Salao
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that blends together technology and aesthetics of the future with those of the past. In particular, it focuses on a world where steam is still the primary source of energy, although it’s used in a more advanced manner....
by Cole Salao
One of the best things about thriller fiction is its comforting familiarity even with all the big thrills. Amidst the red herrings and unreliable narrators of the story, you know the author has something explosive in mind. It doesn’t take long before...
by Cole Salao
Great characters are those that manage to draw out emotions from readers. They can make you feel frustrated, sympathetic, and euphoric. You form a deep emotional connection with them as you progress through their stories. That’s why if the character dies, it...
by Kaelyn Barron
Have you ever wished you could visit the places from your favorite novels, or walk in the footsteps of your literary heroes? You’re definitely not alone. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably paused your reading session long enough to do a...
by Cole Salao
Literature offers us a vast pool of knowledge and entertainment, but the literary world can also be quite weird and wonderful. We never realize that there are stories also revolving around the stories we read, whether it’s the adventures our favorite authors...
