For aspiring authors with rich imaginations and a tendency toward writing magical elements, the fantasy genre can be a perfect fit. Writing a fantasy story allows you to stretch the limits of your creativity, spinning tales of dragons, mystical worlds, magic, or elves...
While reading a book, have you ever come upon a reference to a character that is the total opposite of what you had read about them early on? For instance, maybe the character was initially described as being terrified of driving, thus does not drive cars, yet three...
It never fails. You are driving along and suddenly think of the most amazing idea for a story. It is brilliant. But thanks to distractions encountered along the way, by the time you get home that amazing story idea has vanished into thin air. Or, how annoying is it to...
With literally tens of millions of books available on bookseller platforms, how can an author stand out from the pack? One way you can distinguish yourself is to develop your own unique writing style and voice. As a writer aspiring to perfect your craft, it is often...
Someone with the heart of a poet has probably filled a slew of notebooks with their poetry. Some poets may even sketch drawings or thought trees to flesh out their poems as part of their writing process. Once a sizable number of poems have been penned, the idea of...
Whether you are about to enter the halls of higher education for the first time or returning to school in mid-life for a second degree, you may consider becoming a creative writing major. At first glance, being a creative writing major may not seem like a practical...
