Lindsey OdorizziApr 6, 20233 minOTHERWriting Themes EffectivelyYou’ve definitely heard the term “theme” at some point, whether during an English class, while entering a writing contest, or when you’re...
Lindsey OdorizziMar 2, 20234 minOTHERThe Benefits of Beta ReadersYou’ve done it: you’ve written a story you think readers will love, but you want some more opinions before sending it out to be...
Kayle PritchettFeb 9, 20233 minOTHERPOC Representation in Books and Why It’s ImportantReading has always been a big part of my life and identity. Ever since I could pick up a book I was lost in the worlds that writers were...
Lindsey OdorizziFeb 2, 20233 minOTHERWhat Happens Next? Keys to a Satisfying EpilogueLast month, we looked at the rather controversial topic of prologues and this month, we’re talking about their more forgiving sibling,...
Angelina SilvesterJan 12, 20235 minOTHERIs a Cigar Ever Just a Cigar?: Examining Symbolism in Literature We hear about symbolism all the time. Let's look at some examples in classic and popular literature.
Lindsey OdorizziJan 5, 20234 minOTHERPrologues: Opening a Window to Your StoryPrologues are one of the most divisive literary elements in the writing world. Some, especially literary agents and publishers, strongly...
Susan MatteucciDec 22, 20224 minOTHERTips and Tricks to Writing Time Travel Into Your StoryTime travel and time manipulation is a very common conflict in science fiction, fantasy, and even more action-based genres of fiction....