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What Authors Need To Know About Carnivalesque Literature - A donkey-headed carnival dancer celebrates.
Writing
Robert Wood

What Authors Need To Know About Carnivalesque Literature

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

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Is A Writing Retreat Right For You? - An author lays in a hammock on a desert island.
Writing
Paige Duke

Is A Writing Retreat Right For You?

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

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10 Ways You Can Improve Your Work With Critical Reading - A writer holds a book sideways, confused.
Writing
Rebecca Langley

10 Ways You Can Improve Your Work With Critical Reading

In high school, our teachers had us conduct a torturous procedure they called ‘critical’ or ‘active’ reading. We had to summarize the plot on each page, highlight literary devices, and make our own observational notes until the books were no longer recognizable. Back when we just thought of ourselves as ‘readers’, it could seem like

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What Is 'High-Concept' Fiction, And How Can I Write It? - A rainbow springs from an author's hand.
Marketing
Rebecca Langley

What Is ‘High-Concept’ Fiction, And How Can I Write It?

Most authors who have tried to get published have heard of high-concept fiction, though the concept (pun totally intended) can be a little fuzzy. Let’s talk about what ‘high concept’ means and how you can make it part of your writing repertoire. ‘High concept’ defined The idea is fairly simple: high-concept writing places high value

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