I love a good creation myth. Don’t you? It’s one of the things that makes Fantasy great and also gives a story a truly robust feel. Even… Read more “World building with mythology”
Author: Sara
The impact of COVID-19 and 2020 on contemporary storytelling
If 2020 hasn’t been wild enough, have you ever thought about what it will be like for authors who are writing stories SET in 2020 (in full or part) in the future?
Exploring Religion vs Science in Fantasy
A few weeks ago, I explored the 4 general plot trajectories for magic in fantasy novels. These ranged from magic as an accepted part of society to… Read more “Exploring Religion vs Science in Fantasy”
The Role of Magic in Speculative Fiction Worlds
Are you familiar with the theory that there are only 7 basic plots and every story can be connected back to one of those basic premises? Man… Read more “The Role of Magic in Speculative Fiction Worlds”
Hitting that Restart Button
It’s funny how a new idea hits you. I’ve been in that start-stop-start-stop space for over a year. No great ideas. Nothing that really gets me excited… Read more “Hitting that Restart Button”
Crossing Mediums: Stories Reinvented
People used to say that television rots your brain. I’ve never believed this to be true. But, watching a story play out as opposed to envisioning it… Read more “Crossing Mediums: Stories Reinvented”
The YOU in Your Characters
Is it true that there is something of yourself in your writing? In your characters? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get deep into literary critical theory… Read more “The YOU in Your Characters”
Game Over: Killing off Your Characters
How do you separate a good writer from a great writer? Is it their writing style? Their voice? The seamless nature of their storytelling? These are all… Read more “Game Over: Killing off Your Characters”
COVID Reading Discoveries
The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced a lot of change into peoples’ lives all over the world. For many of us, we are all staying home a… Read more “COVID Reading Discoveries”
A Tribute to Carlos Ruiz Zafon
You may have read that the amazing author and word artist Carlos Ruiz Zafon passed away last week. Zafon’s writing has touched millions and he has been… Read more “A Tribute to Carlos Ruiz Zafon”