by Cole Salao |
Science fiction is one of the most imaginative genres in literature. It often explores concepts of time and space, science and technology, and the consequences of messing with these elements. You can imagine how expansive this genre can be—it can range from stories...
by Cole Salao
Thriller is one of the most popular genres in fiction. It’s also one of the most competitive, with publishers putting out thousands of novels per year. With such a saturated market, it can be hard to write a thriller story that stands out, much less one...
by Cole Salao
It’s normal for us to expect that storytelling goes upward, especially when it comes to character development. Progress is measured by characters breaking out of their insecurities, facing their flaws, and gaining experience of the wider world. We find this...
by Yen Cabag
A book keeps us reading from beginning to end as we wait to find out what happens next to the main character. That’s probably because we’re used to thinking of novels as one whole story with a basic plotline from beginning to end. But some novels make use of an...
by Cole Salao
Fantasy writing requires a deep level of imagination, detail, and creativity. Anything’s possible, because you’re creating your own world with its native laws, characters, and settings. But despite having the freedom of a blank slate, it’s often hard...
by Yen Cabag
Historical fiction lets readers experience a whole new time and place, whether they are imagined or real. Writing historical fiction calls for both creativity and research skills, partly because most of the time, it can include real events or people. Still, that...
