Like a lot of literary theory, the concept of carnivalesque literature works on a number of levels. The first of these is pure inspiration; it’s a source of striking narratives and imagery that can spark ideas and add to your narrative. The second is as an observation of societal behavior – the carnivalesque describes a
When it comes to writing description, advice tends to be sparse. Where should you focus? What’s important? When has a descriptive passage outstayed its welcome? They’re difficult questions because they deal with subjective tastes, but there’s one piece of advice that you can use as your guiding light. It’s that piece of advice that we’ll
Is a writing retreat right for you? To some, it sounds indulgent, but there are other ways of asking the same question. For example, do you find yourself working constantly? When you slow down and take time for yourself, do you feel guilty? Are you in a constant state of busyness? For some, this feels
If you’re a young person in the modern workforce (or you know one) you’re likely familiar with job listings that target their salaries and responsibilities at recent graduates while asking for a decade or more of experience in the field. ‘How can I get experience if you won’t give me any experience?’ goes the job-hunter’s
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