by Cole Salao
How dull would speculative fiction be without a few monsters to spice it up? Literature has always been full of memorable monsters that appear in a wide variety of genres and forms. They’re products of our fears and imaginations—primal forces that influence our...
by Cole Salao |
A great story has three types of characters: a protagonist, an antagonist, and at least one supporting character. While most of the spotlight goes to the first two (who are typically your “good” and “bad” guys, respectively), supporting...
by Cole Salao
Suspense is the worry or anticipation that you feel when reading and you don’t know what’s going to happen next. It’s one very effective way to hook a reader’s attention. Make them anxious. Make them worry. Make them curious. The end goal is to keep them flipping...
by Cole Salao
Speculative Fiction is a notoriously difficult genre to define. For convenience, we’ll be going with the latest definition: It’s a “super genre” that includes a large number of other literary genres, which contain certain elements that...
by Yen Cabag
When writing a story, it’s always helpful to have some structure in place. Some writers believe that nearly all stories follow the same pattern, and many have come up with story structures to help other aspiring authors finish their projects. One of the...
by Cole Salao |
Character flaws are useful tools in creating a character that’s believable and relatable. These undesirable qualities give characters an opportunity to grow, acting as friction that challenges their advancement. Flaws prevent characters from becoming two-dimensional...
