I occasionally joke that if a person reads enough, she will discover that all stories are the same story. She will be able to predict narrative beats, the presence of particular characters, and how the story will end. Of course all stories aren’t really the same. Human beings may repeatedly explore certain themes, but prose,… Continue reading Every Story Is The Same Story (Or At Least Is On This List)
The trouble with writing endings is that endings don’t actually exist. Not really. Instead there simply comes a moment when we stop telling the story. Knowing when to stop has always been hard for me. In my head, I can’t help but carry the narrative on. What happens to the hero after she defeats the… Continue reading The Trouble with Writing Endings
I’ve talked about my fascination with language before, but sometimes writers need a little help creating words that make sense in their nascent worlds. I recently found something that streamlines that process. Vulgar (pardon the terrible name) is a constructed language generator. The generator creates fully realized languages; if you were truly ambitious you could… Continue reading Language Generator for Fantasy and Sci-Fi
Despite what the internet implies, a large chunk of human communication doesn’t occur through the spoken or written word. Instead it occurs through body language. That means that successful writers have to understand how to portray emotions and responses using the language of the body. I’ve discussed how to write emotions before, but I’ve found another… Continue reading The Language of the Body
Creative Writing and Resources for Writers: An Interview with Teacher and Sci-Fi Author S. J. Higbee
To add another wonderful addition to my series of interviews with editors, writers, and other book adjacent individuals, I am thrilled to present my conversation with Sarah J. Higbee, author and creative writing teacher extraordinaire. She provides great tips for new writers as well as insight into what makes people return to science fiction again… Continue reading Creative Writing and Resources for Writers: An Interview with Teacher and Sci-Fi Author S. J. Higbee
Kristen Twardowski 