by Cole Salao |
In literature, a serial is any work (often fictional) that is published in small, consecutive installments. Think of them as the literary form of TV episodes. It’s not simply breaking down a book and publishing it chapter by chapter. Rather, each installment can...
by Yen Cabag
Literary fiction describes books with non-conventional structures in plot, which often contain allegory or symbolism. This type of fiction can take the form of novels, novellas, or short stories. It’s also used as a way to refer to the “more serious”...
by Cole Salao
There is often confusion when defining what eucatastrophe and deus ex machina are. Both are plot devices used to indicate a turn of events that is beneficial to your protagonist and leads to a happy ending. It may seem like I’m splitting hairs here, but trust...
by Kaelyn Barron
Vampires, ghosts, haunted mansions—oh my! These are the images that most often come to mind when we think of gothic horror. But is there more to this genre than creaky staircases and blood-sucking counts, and are modern audiences still interested in medieval motifs?...
by Kaelyn Barron |
So you’ve finished writing your play, and maybe even put on a few productions. Now you’re ready to take the next step and get your play published. Publishing your play can bring more opportunities for others to acquire the licensing needed to host their...
by Cole Salao
When you read a Hemingway book, you’ll know it’s Hemingway without even looking at the cover, because his straightforward, unadorned prose has become synonymous with his name. Same goes for any of the other literary greats. That’s because...