Whether it’s a muddy siege on a Medieval castle, rugged cowboys firing pistols from horseback, or a laser-beam shoot-’em-up in another galaxy, a great battle scene is a staple of action stories. High stakes, high body count, and – if it is in space – really, really high up. We’ve covered the fundamentals of writing a
Funny words are the backbone of some of the most enjoyable stories in the English language. Whether it’s Roald Dahl’s frobscottle, Dr. Seuss’ thneeds, or even Douglas Adams’ Zaphod Beeblebrox, choosing the right word can win your story a permanent place in your readers’ hearts. That’s not to say that funny words are only important
Although a lot has been said about cultural appropriation since it entered mainstream cultural vernacular, accounts are often confusing. There’s a lot of emotion behind whether a work does, or does not, contain cultural appropriation, and those new to the term can often be left no wiser by discussions that focus on a specific work. In fact, you
Happy New Year, beloved reader! Whether you’re hoping 2017 will be an antidote to an awful 2016, or last year was great for you and you’re ready for more, you’ve probably considered making some resolutions that’ll apply over the next twelve months. Well, I can’t drive you to the gym, or make this the year
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