Surprise #4: Of Deliberately Limiting Story Potential Development This is the sixth of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of writing a science fiction serie… Read More
Of Arcs and Standalones, Part 1: Story Arcs This is the seventh of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of writing a science fiction series. Starting this wee… Read More
Of Arcs and Standalones, Part 2: Series Arcs This is the eighth of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of writing a science fiction series. Last week, we est… Read More
Of Arcs and Standalones, Part 3: Establishing a Series Arc Early in the Writing Process This is the ninth of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of wr… Read More
Of Arcs and Standalones, Part 4: Establishing Story Arcs Early in the Writing Process This is the tenth of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of writing a… Read More
Of Arcs and Standalones, Part 5: Surprise #5--Mission Impossible: Standalone Series Stories This is the eleventh of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the c… Read More
Of Arcs and Standalones, Part 6: Cliffhangers and Conclusions This is the twelfth of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of writing a science fiction se… Read More
Of Reader Reactions and Lessons Learned This is the thirteenth of fifteen posts dealing with surprising things I learned in the course of writing a science fiction series. Learning to w… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 1 Introduction by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collectio… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 2 Revision by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection In thi… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 3 Involving Critique Partners and Setting the Final Draft Aside by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 4 Editing and Polishing by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collec… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5 Editing and Polishing Tricks and Tips by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fun… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5B Editing and Polishing Dialogue Tip Sheet by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5C Editing and Polishing Introspection Tip Sheet by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fi… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5D General Revision Choices by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Co… Read More
Looking for a spooky Halloween staycation this year? England is host to its fair share of spooky stories and lots of horrifying horror novels have been inspired by its villages and castles… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5D General Revision Choices, continued by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fund… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5D General Revision Choices, concluded by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fund… Read More
Writer's Craft Article by Karen S. Wiesner Writing Holiday Stories: Tricks (and Treats) Who doesn't love to read chilling tales at Halloween that embed inside readers deeply eno… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 6 Conclusion by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection In th… Read More
Fiction Series So Big, They Cross Multimedia Platforms: The Witcher Series, created by Andrzej Sapkowskiby Karen Wiesner In this article series I'm calling "Fiction Series So Big, They Cross… Read More
In this article we will be examining our favourite Irish movies, ranging from the classics to modern releases and everything in between. This list is comprised of films that tell an Irish st… Read More
When you think of Ancient Egypt you automatically think about the magnificent pyramids and powerful pharaohs. But what else did the Ancient Egyptians get up to?
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Literary terms are one of the many techniques a writer uses to enhance the quality of their writing style, structure, or overall impression. They can be used playfully to crack us up, in a h… Read More
Creative writing is a type of writing that aims to communicate a narrative through powerful written ideas with an emotional impact. This type of writing includes poetry, short stories, novel… Read More
Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870)
He was known by his literary name Charles Dickens, a novelist, social critic, and English writer. He unanimously consensu… Read More
How many types of films do you know??? Do you know what the meaning of the film is? The film has many other names, such as a movie, motion picture, moving picture, or picture. It is a work o… Read More
Goals, Reflections, Writing and Action
How to do New Year’s resolutions when you hate doing New Year’s resolutions.
It’s now a little while into the new year.
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Why do rich people give their money away? Is it because Jesus said, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor …”? It seems to be happeni… Read More
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As February approaches it’s time to think of how you are going to woo your significant other again this year. Whether it is through chocolates, roses, or a fancy dinner it is time to s… Read More
The story below is totally fictional. Maybe. Nothing even remotely like this could ever happen. No one would ever agree to this. I don’t think. It’s base… Read More
Forgiving the 50 and the 500. A very short parable. About forgiveness and love. Two verses. But it’s embedded in an actual event. It must be very important.&nbs… Read More
Walter Savage Landor was right when he said: “Nothing is pleasanter than exploring a library.”
For bibliophiles and book lovers, there is no more charming and magical place th… Read More
“The boy who lived.”
Those were the words that marked Harry Potter in the wizarding world, even before he realised how famous he was or for what reason. Everyone still remem… Read More
Chinese author Cixin Liu is one of the world's most highly respected science fiction authors. He shared his thoughts on the future of the planet, at an event held at UN Headquarters to mark… Read More
Tunisian film director Kaouther Ben Hania has been nominated for a Palme d’Or for her film 'Four Daughters' at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, which mixes fiction and reality, tel… Read More
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IntroductionPregnancy is a time of wonder and anticipation, filled with numerous physical and emotional changes. As a woman's body prepares for the arrival of a new life, many… Read More
Chinese women make up 52% of monthly moviegoers in China, despite accounting for less than half of the population. This presents an opportunity for Hollywood to tap into this demographic and… Read More
Emily Rudd is an American actress and model who became famous for her performance as Cindy Berman in the Fear Street trilogy movies on Netflix. Emily began her career in the entertainment in… Read More
Comedian Hasan Minhaj has admitted to fabricating details in some of his stand-up comedy stories, including incidents involving racism and bigotry towards his Muslim heritage. He acknowledge… Read More
As the fall season approaches, a variety of comedy films are set to be released that could potentially make an impact on the Oscar race. While many of the contenders for Best Picture are ser… Read More
This summer, the United States experienced extreme heatwaves, flash droughts, wildfires, and other climate-related disasters, leading to a new level of devastation. These events, once seen a… Read More
The news article discusses five excellent uses of fast food in movies. It mentions how fast food is portrayed in films like Party Girl, Demolition Man, Coming to America, an E.T. knockoff, a… Read More
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The news article discusses the greatest career renaissance roles in movie history. It highlights actors who were on the brink of irrelevance but made a comeback with a single fantastic film… Read More
Lily Sullivan is a popular Australian actress and model who gained fame as Miranda in the well-received romantic television series “Picnic at Hanging Rock” in 2018. Her excellent… Read More
A new science fiction museum has been erected in Chengdu, China in just one year to host the 81st World Sci-Fi Convention. The museum, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, features a unique se… Read More
The news article discusses the lack of realistic portrayals of men going through breakups in movies, compared to the numerous movies that focus on women's journeys of self-discovery after a… Read More
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has highlighted the role of technology and social media in spreading misinformation and propaganda. Both sides are using deceptive tactics, inclu… Read More
Scheana Shay is an American television personality, actress, and singer best known for being a cast member of the hit Bravo reality TV series “Vanderpump Rules.” Scheana has been… Read More
Brianne Howey is an American actress who began her television career in 2010 appearing as Stacey on the teen drama series, “90210.” Then she continued to appear in several other… Read More
Olivia Cooke is an English actress who is best recognized for her outstanding roles in the 2014 movies like “The Quiet Ones,” “The Signal,” and “Ouija.” O… Read More
Madison Bailey, a well-known American actress and model, was born in Kernersville, North Carolina. From a young age, she pursued becoming an actress, landing her first roles in TV shows such… Read More
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Mckenna Grace is an American actress Who rose to fame after having a starring role for Jasmine Bernstein in the popular TV series “Crash & Bernstein” from 2012 to 2014. Her p… Read More
If you have a passion for writing and dream of working as a freelance writer, then you’ve come to the right place. Freelance writing is becoming increasingly popular in today’s j… Read More
Grand strategy games are a genre of video games that emphasize long-term strategic thinking and complex decision-making. These games typically involve controlling entire nations or civilizat… Read More