Science Fiction: Putting the Science into Fiction
Science fiction is a genre, unlike many others. It’s grounded in reality but also far-fetched in its technology and content matter. It’s also a young genre that has captured the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Could it have something to do with our innate sense of curiosity? I mean, who here hasn’t thought about […]
The Horror Genre: How to Scare Your Readers Silly
I’m a sucker for a good plot and an engaging atmosphere, and the horror genre has that in spades. And if I’ve been bullied into watching or reading a horror story, I’ve spent the night tossing and turning at night, afraid to sleep. I hate horror stories for the effect that they have on my […]
Writing Apocalyptic Fiction While the World Ends
Hey, Lovelies! With the coronavirus upon us, I thought that we should take a look at apocalyptic fiction. It’s been a long time since I’ve done an in-depth look at a genre, so for those of you who are unfamiliar with how this goes, let me give you a breakdown. We’ll start off as always […]
Ghosts and Ghouls (Part 1)
Hey Lovelies! We’re talking about the most common ghosts and ghouls we’ll see at this time of the year. Think witches, werewolves, vampires, goblins, mummies, Frankenstein and ghosts. I’m going to break them down and tell you a bit about their history and how to write them in literature today. Next week we’ll be continuing […]
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