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Is a Cigar Ever Just a Cigar?: Examining Symbolism in Literature

We hear about symbolism all the time. Let's look at some examples in classic and popular literature.

Prologues: Opening a Window to Your Story

Prologues are one of the most divisive literary elements in the writing world. Some, especially literary agents and publishers, strongly...

January Contests

These are some great magazine and contest opportunities closing in the next six weeks. Read the host's information carefully and submit...

Tips and Tricks to Writing Time Travel Into Your Story

Time travel and time manipulation is a very common conflict in science fiction, fantasy, and even more action-based genres of fiction....

Relatability, Realism, and the Importance of Flawed Characters

Humans are intrinsically flawed creatures. Many of us will sink a considerable amount of time and effort into curbing those less ideal...

Mental Health Representation in Science Fiction & Fantasy

When you think of mental health books, what comes to mind? Maybe self-help or general nonfiction books come to mind. Now, how many of...

The Benefits of Writing for Yourself

Writers are often told to “identify their audience,” in other words, who they want to read and connect with their work. But sometimes we...

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