by Yen Cabag
When you read a story or watch a movie, sometimes the scene changes abruptly to something that happens many years down the road. These scenes can offer a glimpse of something that actually will happen, or something that might happen in the future if things remain as...
by Yen Cabag
Long before digital avatars came on the scene, authors were already putting themselves into their books, sometimes disguised or using a different name. In literature, when an author projects themselves onto a character (whether or not the reader is aware), it’s...
by Yen Cabag
Tension is one reason readers keep turning pages, even into the wee hours of the night. You know the feeling: I need to find out what happens. Just one more page… Before you know it, the sky is turning red with the sun peeking out from the horizon, and you’re still...
by Yen Cabag
Reading poems can be fun, thought-provoking, and relaxing. The melody and rhythm of the words, the rhymes at the end of the lines, and the beauty of the words and syllables evoke emotion like no other piece of writing can. But have you ever read a poem that, at...
by Yen Cabag
The best characters feel so three-dimensional that we think of them almost as real people. This happens when writers make the effort to formulate clear backstories for the characters: these characters don’t fall onto the page as blank puppets; they’ve experienced...
by Yen Cabag
When someone asks you what you do as a visual artist, it might be challenging to explain your kind of work. The good news is, an artist statement can act as part of your portfolio and help to summarize your work when you need to apply for things like grants. It also...
