Whether real or fictional, cultures create a point of reference for your character’s thoughts and feelings. If you’ve ever been abroad, you’ll probably have spotted the differences in other cultures straight away. Even countries with similar backgrounds or origins will have developed clear differences. So how can you construct a culture that affects your varied … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I completely suck at knowing what different types of body parts are called. Thankfully, I bring gifts. Below is every type of every feature that I could find. Enjoy! This list is currently incomplete, but being updated regularly. Eyes: Noses: Lips: … Continue reading
And now it’s time for a very important topic, one that can transform any text; one where, for once, we won’t be beating you around the head with genre-specific tips. Themes. Thematic writing has a bigger message than its genre, its characters, and even its plot. Themes can range from the driving force of your … Continue reading
We’ve all been there. You’re writing a scene, set in the middle of the forest, and all you can do is talk about the green of the trees and the green of the grass and the green of the lake and the green of the light as it’s filtered through the green of the leaves. … Continue reading
