by Cole Salao
The Holocaust is one of the greatest tragedies to ever happen in human history. It’s easy to think of it as something of the past, but many still experience its effects here in the present. Even today, anti-semitism, denial, and whitewashing are obscuring the truth...
by Cole Salao
We all want to be confident—to feel powerful with our choices and be sure that, no matter what happens, things will work out for us. But self-assurance isn’t exactly easy to come by. If you’re someone who feels insecure with yourself, you’re not alone. Everyone...
by Cole Salao
Different genres have different tropes that just hook you in no matter how many times they’re used. In romance, there’s the enemies/friends to lovers, destined to be together, love triangles, and of course, the meet cute. The meet cute is simple: two people get...
by Cole Salao
Readers love finding the perfect book series to binge on. But sometimes you just don’t feel like plowing through multiple novels to get to the end of a story. Or maybe you just don’t have the time and energy for a long read. Waiting for the next installment can also...
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...