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The Art of Simile and Metaphor in Fiction: Striking the Right Balance New!
Few tools in a writer’s arsenal are as powerful as simile and metaphor. Both transform ordinary language into something vibrant, memorable, and emotionally resonant. They give a story texture, helping readers not only to see but to feel what the writer intends. Yet, like seasoning in...
The Quiet Power of Reading Slowly in a Fast World New!
We live in a world that moves too fast. Our eyes jump from screen to screen, headline to headline, and somewhere along the way, reading has become another race we’re trying to win. We scroll, skim, and swipe, chasing a sense of being informed but...
Reading Between Worlds: What Reviewing Taught Me About Being Human New!
Every time I open a new book to review, I’m stepping into another person’s mind. A private landscape built from memory, imagination, and hope. What begins as ink on paper soon becomes something alive, something fragile and real. When I first started reviewing, I thought...
The Quiet Power of Simplicity: Why Good Writing Doesn’t Need Big Words New!
There’s something beautiful about a sentence that says exactly what it means - nothing more, nothing less. Too often, writers try to make their work sound impressive by dressing it up with long words and complex phrasing. But real power doesn’t come from showing off;...
Writing About Drugs Without Glorifying Them: A Guide for Responsible Storytelling New!
Writers have always been drawn to the darker corners of the human experience. Among these, drug use and addiction remain some of the most powerful - and dangerous - themes to explore. They expose pain, escapism, rebellion, and the raw struggle for control. Yet, when...
The Legendary Artifact That’s Actually Just an Embarrassing Family Heirloom! New!
Ever dig through an old attic box, hoping to find treasure, and pull out something that looks more like a garage sale reject than buried gold? That’s the vibe behind this writing move: the grand, powerful artifact that turns out to be... a total letdown....
From Pain to Page: How Writing Turns Suffering into Strength New!
I experience anxiety and depression, luckily only seldom nowadays, but when it strikes, I often turn to writing to cope. And my best writing comes from when I feel lonely, frustrated, or generally unhappy. Writing becomes an outlet for unresolved trauma or difficult emotions. Not...
Writing the World We Live In: The Art of Pop Culture References in Fiction New!
The highly popular movie Fight Club makes references to popular culture figures quite often. It has references to Gandhi as well as Martha Stewart, both household names, but you won't hear Brad Pitt referenced in it, for obvious reasons, and also you’d probably never have Brad Pitt...
Your Fantasy World’s Most Popular Sport Could Change the Plot! New!
Ever notice how a simple game can turn a whole story upside down? In real life, people go wild for football, cricket, or basketball. Fantasy stories aren’t that different. But your made-up sport shouldn’t just hang out in the background like set dressing. It can...
From Page to Heart: Why Colloquialisms Matter in Writing New!
Simply put, colloquialisms are words, phrases, or expressions that are used in everyday speech in a specific culture, religion, or community. Using them in stories, poetry, and even nonfiction books makes your writing authentic and alive, as well as relatable to readers from the specific...