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Literary Inspirations: Homer
I remembered reading the Odyssey back in high school. From the somewhat elusive poetry regarding Odysseus’s wife to the fact that the protagonist kept stopping each time he got closer to his home, despite being completely and utterly heartbroken for not being able to go back,...
Literary Inspirations: Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound was a man of many talents. He was a critic and a poet and cemented himself as a prominent figure in the Modernist movement, as well as the Imagism movement. Though he was disillusioned by the carnage introduced by World War I, he...
Literary Inspirations: Oscar Wilde
Romanticism was different from the other literary movements. It had a darker, more cynical undertone, and forced people to delve into the more horrific parts of humanity. And despite writers like William Wordsworth offering his sensitive words to the public, other writers took on grittier...
Writing Good Sci-Fi Romances
When we think of science fiction, we think of galaxies and stars and the occasional misuse of Star Wars. We think of superheroes and their awesome powers, or a dystopia that advertises itself as paradise on earth, even though its own citizens are dying. We...
Literary Inspirations: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Transcendentalism was a literary movement characterized by nonconformity to contemporary society. Transcendentalists helped shape the individual narrative and encouraged people to find their own relationship with the earth surrounding them, rather than relying on conventional means to do so. It urged people to look out at...
The Illustrious World of William Blake
In Songs of Innocence and of Experience, William Blake paired his poetry with several beautiful illustrations such as Titania and Oberon. In this work, both Innocence and Experience symbolize human consciousness, of maturing, whether it be from celebrating innocence or falling from innocence. Through other...
Cliffhangers - Pros and Cons
If you are an avid reader like me then I’m sure at some point you have read a book that has ended on a cliffhanger. The heroine or hero is just about to save the day when something surprising and game-changing happens. Or perhaps they...
Creating the Right Heroine for your Story
Every great story has a great heroine or hero. The process of developing the right heroine for your story can be challenging when you think of their pivotal role in the book. Here are some tips to consider if you want to develop a relatable...
Illustrations for Adult Books
While illustrations are commonly used in children’s books, the amazing features they add to the stories starts the discussion on why they are rarely incorporated in adult books. For many children, reading a book without pictures is almost intolerable, but as they grow older, the...
Imagining your Story
When coming up with a new story, it is easy to get lost in the details before establishing an outline for your plot. Drawing up a plan, even if just a sketch, will help you remain focused and contain your ideas to produce a coherent and...