The concept of the Dystopian world is, as everything, subject to interpretation. From Lois Lowrey to Ernest Cline, it is clear we have a wide-ranging interpretation of… Read more “Dystopia Memes”
Tag: literature
The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes
When you look back upon the literature that was published in previous decades or centuries, it is possible to comprehend what the big issues of the time… Read more “The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes”
The Plague of Possessions in Literature
Throughout the past few years, our attention has been drawn to Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic stories. We have been enamored with vampires and obsessed with werewolves. We have… Read more “The Plague of Possessions in Literature”
The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories
Please note: There may be plot spoilers in this post. Read on at your own discretion. In a previous post, I expressed my enthusiasm for villain origin stories.… Read more “The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories”
Body Odor and Historical Fiction
Most people who have studied literature or write literature are familiar with the term “anachronism.” An anachronism is an object that exists in a story that doesn’t… Read more “Body Odor and Historical Fiction”
Does Originality Matter in Publishing?
I came across this question the other day while I was trolling on LinkedIn. I never really choose to participate in conversations on LinkedIn personally, but this… Read more “Does Originality Matter in Publishing?”
You Are What You Read
The old adage, you are what you eat, is very applicable to writing. To write you must read. To create, you must gain fuel—inspiration—from somewhere; be it… Read more “You Are What You Read”
Unraveling the Female Detective
The detective story is a particular subset of crime/thriller fiction. Not all crime stories are detective stories and I suppose it is possible that not all detective… Read more “Unraveling the Female Detective”
English Majors: How Do They Love Thee?
Are you dating a person who majored in English and are not a member of the literary elite yourself? Kudos to you if you are. You’re in… Read more “English Majors: How Do They Love Thee?”
Writer vs the World 