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Horrific Inspirations: The Work

Nowadays, people believe slavery is gone for good. That we are long past the days of subjugation, and that we can do whatever we want. Well, in America, at least. However, as any good writer knows, slavery doesn’t have to pertain to racism or prejudice....

Horrific Inspirations: The Moor Murders

Romance can be a very scary thing indeed. From psychological thrillers about obsessed exes to odd fascinations involving those who’ve gone insane from the idea of love alone, there’s no doubt that romance has had a terrifying hold on the general populace. Oftentimes, this translates...

Horrific Inspirations: The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Nowadays, America is struggling with its mental health crisis. From the stigma that’s been associated with mental health, to the saccharine conversations revolving around those suffering from mental illness, people can’t help but misconstrue what it truly means to be mentally ill. Unfortunately, those misunderstandings...

Horrific Inspirations: Alcatraz

One of the most infamous prisons in US history was Alcatraz Island. Located off the coast of San Francisco, the island was used as a prison for some of the most dangerous prisoners. Although the prison has long since been shut down, Alcatraz Island remains...

Celebrate Your Weirdness as a Writer (Part 2 of 2)

I didn’t survive call center work. I could only take so much when dealing with irate customers. The indignity of getting yelled at even when you exhaust all the means to resolve their issues was too overpowering for me. I left and indulged in different...

Celebrate Your Weirdness as Writer (Part 1 of 1)

You either have always wanted to be a writer, or you never expected that you would become one. Perhaps you were gunning for a more lucrative career like becoming a rock star or a linebacker. But you have a way with words. The issue of...

Horrific Inspirations: American Cults

For centuries, America was thought of as one of the most prominent countries in the world. From its rich history with violence and war to its peacefulness and love, America has been a constant contradiction in and of itself. For some, its a source of...

The Interview as the Writer's Source (Part 2 of 2)

If you are using the interview for fiction, it is easier to incorporate the facts within the story, and you don’t need to document the minutes of your interview. For example, if you are writing a science fiction story about an intergalactic band of rogue...

The Interview as the Writer's Source (Part 1 of 2)

Research and information are vital elements in creative writing, whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction. Facts lend credibility and provide a solid ground for the author. It backs up an author’s sense of accountability. Even when the Internet has allowed researchers easy access to...

Elements of Dystopian Fiction

Brave New World. The Handmaid’s Tale. 1984. Fahrenheit 451. Dystopian fiction explores social and political structures featuring attempts at perfecting living standards, yet fall short in all aspects and veils this nightmare through conformity, oppression, and control. It is an author’s vision of a possible...