Similes and metaphors are both figures of speech that involve describing something in relation to something else. This is what’s happening when the Brothers Grimm describe Snow White as having, ‘Skin white as snow, lips red as blood, and hair black as ebony.’
Welcome to part 2 of our article on ‘origifying’ fan fiction into something that stands (and can be sold) on its own two feet. In this, part 2, we’ll be getting a lot more practical, and since we’ve got a lot of ground to cover and not much time in which to do it, let’s get going.
In this first installment, we’ll be covering the basics: changing surface details, cutting ties, and identifying what makes your work special, while in the second installment, we’ll move deeper into the process of ‘origifying’ your work, talking about how to escape the baked-in context of your inspiration and turn established characters into unique creations.
To Durkheim, the ‘sacred’ constituted that which society as a whole held apart, separate, in the realm of high-minded ideals. In contrast, the ‘profane’ is that which is everyday – the purview of individual people figuring out their normal lives.
Have any questions? We are always open to talk about your writing, publishing projects, creative opportunities and how we can help you.
