Where an author decides to lay their scene is crucial and seeps into every single aspect of a story. Why, then, do some authors censor or change the names of locations in their novels? Some novels censor town names to add mystery to a story and make readers believe it could’ve really happened. Or maybe … Read more
A play script is distinctly different from a story or a novel, and both are considered narratives. But is a play script considered a narrative as well? A play script can contain a narrative, which is a string of ordered events dictated by cause and effect with a group of characters, a setting or location, … Read more
Anyone in the creative industry knows that making something seem effortless is extremely difficult, and screenwriting is the perfect example. But not just anyone can sit down and write a blockbuster screenplay immediately. Why is it so hard? Writing a screenplay is so hard because they need believable characters and time dedicated to world-building. They … Read more
OK, so you love to read. You’ve got a sneaking suspicion that you might have a novel inside, and you want to find the best keys to unlock that work. You don’t want to reinvent the wheel, however. You’re smart, and you want to hear what the best writers in the world have to say … Read more
The romance genre is one of the most popular in the world. Look at the New York Times bestseller list and you will see almost half the entries are romances. Romance novels bring in more than a billion dollars every year, according to Romance Writers of America. So is writing romance easy or hard? Writing … Read more
Writers are constantly looking for sources of income. Book publication, hosting writing workshops, and article and blog post writing are common sources. But what about less well-known sources, such as the government? The government cannot pay you to write a book except in limited circumstances. Most governmental writing is related to an agency’s needs. However, … Read more
Poetry, particularly the modern movement towards free-verse, is open to interpretation and easily molded by the poet. Where do we draw the line? Is there anything that isn’t poetry? Anything is not poetry when it doesn’t have particular structural rules, and it doesn’t adhere to formalized poetry guidelines. While stories can evoke emotions, if they … Read more
Film connoisseurs can get pretty heated talking about their favorite films or what classifies a movie as memorable and iconic. Film critics are no exception, but they must put their feelings aside to write a professional critique. Film critics are not biased, as their evaluations are based on their understanding of the film as a … Read more
Screenwriters work behind the scenes to make movie magic happen, mapping out every line and movement we see on screen. You may be wondering how screenwriters get paid for a job well done. Screenwriters often don’t get paid royalties. Screenwriters usually get paid in residuals along with actors, musicians, other writers involved, producers, and managers. … Read more
There are so many book awards and prizes out in the world, it’s hard to know which ones are reputable, and which ones have been created just to increase sales. There are ten or so major ones which most people would recognise, but in the English speaking world there is one literary prize that tops … Read more