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Horrific Inspirations: The Importance of an American Psycho

Serial killers are, in a twisted way, fun to read about. Whether they’re the protagonist or the antagonist, serial killers are portrayed as unhinged, disturbed, and, in many cases, insane. Though they may have some spark of humanity within them, this little light is often...

Horrific Inspirations: The Suicide Forest

In the movie The Forest, the protagonist must find her sister after she goes missing in a forest called Aokigahara. In the horror game Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, the forest was used as inspiration for the story’s setting. In Jeremy Bates’s Suicide Forest, the forest...

Analysing Poetry - Part 2

(Continuation from Analysing Poetry Part 1) The structure is another vital consideration. The specific arrangement of stanzas and the order of events presented in the poem should make sense. Even though the language used in the poem is not necessarily direct, this does not mean that...

Analyzing Poetry - Part 1

With their unique structures and distinctive styles, poems can be the hardest to analyze and review. One poet's technique may differ widely from another. Are there any rules? What are some of the things that a reviewer can look out for? What is clichéd and...

The Minimalist’s Guide to Becoming a Better Writer

Writing is quite simple, isn’t it? You read, write and critique. But there is something missing – the hard work that goes into it all. Newbie or old-hand, you cannot and should not avoid deliberate practice. Over time, writing will become easier but you should...

7 Edits to Give Your Writing More Power – Part 3

Ready to carry on? Rule Six – Use Commas Properly Punctuation rules are sometimes complicated but is it necessary to know the difference between a Harvard, Oxford and a serial comma? No – they are all the same! Be sparing in your use if you want but...

7 Edits to Give Your Writing More Power – Part 2

So far, we looked at grammar expletives and weak verbs but what about weak adjectives? Rule Three – Don’t Use Weak Adjectives Weak adjectives take the power from your work the same way that weak verbs do. Use powerful adjectives to describe pronouns and nouns and be aware...

7 Edits to Give Your Writing More Power – Part 1

Did you know that your favorite authors may not write any better than you do? They may have a more successful end product than yours but the first draft is often no better than any of your own first attempts at writing. Your first draft...

11 Common Blogging Mistakes that Waste Time – Part 3

Well, we are here, the last three blogging mistakes to avoid if you want to keep your readers and not waste their precious time. Mistake Nine – Your Topic No Longer Interests You And if it doesn’t interest you, why would it interest your readers? When you...

11 Common Blogging Mistakes that Waste Time – Part 2

Blogging is hard work but your readers deserve quality content. Let’s continue with the mistakes you mustn’t make. Mistake Four – You Are Only Writing for SEO If you write for SEO, your readers will be bored stupid. You are writing for roots, not humans, and your...