A list popular of Genres and why they matter despite what you believe
(This photo by @aznbokchoy was chosen because I love abstract art and bright colours. Lucas’s ink experiments are beautiful and mesmerising. The colour also complements the colour of this blog.) I have a love/hate relationship with genres because I want to be...
Writing in a pandemic
Well, my (writing) world went to shit. I can’t write in cafés anymore. I could. They’re open, but I don’t want to. Plus, I’m not ready to edit yet. I’m still drafting my next story. My dictation schedule took a hammering because after I...
The Difference Between An Idea, A Concept, And A Premise
An idea is to travel to Florida. A concept is to travel by car and stop at all the national parks along the way. A premise is to take your estranged father with you and mend fences while on the road. This is taken directly from the pages of Larry Brooks’,...
Formula Fiction: Essential Writing Techniques Traditional Publishers Don’t Want You to Know About
Oooo… creative writing is an Art! No it isn’t. It’s as formulaic as hell. The only people who want you to think that creative writing is an Art is the, uh, entire publishing industry, and um, the writers they sign up, oh, and academia. Wait a minute....
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling Dissected for Novelists
Pixar’s rules of writing are a great read for all storytellers, however, some of the rules aren’t so clear on what they mean, or are always considered from a film making perspective. Because of this, I’ve decided to give them my own spin and...1. Write with…
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