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...
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Madelyn Knecht
- Sep 15, 2022
- 5 min
Science Fiction: Going Beyond Space
How science fiction tackles the advancement of society. The core elements of science fiction all revolve around progress. These stories...
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Zoe Luh
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Publishing Poetry: Tips and Insights from a First-Time Author
In June 2019, I began the process of publishing my first book of poetry. It started on a whim; a friend on my slam poetry team said they...
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Jake Reilly
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
Using Taboos in Writing
As a person who consumes narratives on a daily basis like they’re blueberry muffins, there’s nothing that irks me more than scenes that...
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Briana Gonzalez
- Jun 30, 2020
- 5 min
Love Poems: From Seven Queer, Passionate Poets
A popular trope in many romance stories is, of course, poetry.
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Jake Reilly
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
World Building With Tolkien
As a writer, I have learned that my favorite thing in fiction is the process of world building. World building is such an awesome concept
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Briana Gonzalez
- Apr 30, 2020
- 4 min
Bella Swan: She’s NOT Like Other Heroes
I found myself more compelled by Bella, angsty and bratty as she is, because she really was different from any other hero I’d ever read.
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Madelyn Knecht
- Sep 25, 2019
- 3 min
Why is YA So Important?
Anyone who has paid attention to publishing trends these last few years knows that Young Adult (YA) is a huge, saturated market. It seems...
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Leigh Davis
- Aug 26, 2019
- 3 min
The Importance of Historical Fiction
History has always fascinated me. Even as a child, I devoured books about the sinking of the Titanic, the French Revolution, the eruption...
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Stephanie Stott
- Aug 5, 2019
- 3 min
The Art of Historical Fiction
If you could write a story through Abraham Lincoln's eyes, how would you capture it? How did his wife react to that tragic night at...
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Madelyn Knecht & Stephanie Stott
- Nov 16, 2018
- 3 min
Mixing It Up: Writing in More Than One Genre
Often times, readers fall into categories of genres they like and genres they don’t like. Some readers love romance novels while others...
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Stephanie Stott
- Oct 25, 2018
- 3 min
The Art of Horror Writing
Jitters and chills aren’t just for the movies, you know. With enough trepidation, a good horror story can leave the reader questioning...
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Katie Evans
- Oct 10, 2018
- 5 min
The Adventures of a Kidlit Author: Writing for Kids Who Don't Like to Read
As a kid, I couldn’t get my hands on enough books. I’m guilty of hiding under my covers, after bedtime, with a flashlight and a good book....
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Esther Ra
- Jul 10, 2018
- 4 min
The Many Faces of Fanfiction
Let’s be honest: everyone has been a fangirl/fanboy at one time or another. Maybe you haven’t written it down in eloquent language, but...
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Aly Rosema
- Jun 25, 2018
- 4 min
World Building Series: Writing Real-World Settings
No matter if you are writing a historical fiction novel, a "what-if" novel, or a real-world novel, all of these stories have one thing in...
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Courtney Deese
- Jun 11, 2018
- 4 min
World Building Series: Creating A Fantasy World
Have you ever played The Sims, and spent longer creating your characters, and building their house than you did actually playing the...
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Cassandra Martinez
- Mar 1, 2018
- 4 min
Branching Out from Fanfiction
For many writers, I believe that the desire to put pen to paper begins with a love of stories. At least, this is true for myself. While I...
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Srivalli Rekha
- Feb 10, 2018
- 5 min
The Poetry Puzzle: Unlock It the Beginner's Way
Hello fellow writers! Before we continue, let's get the disclaimer out of the way. Disclaimer: This post does not have any technical...
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Katie Evans
- Jan 10, 2018
- 4 min
Discovering Children's Literature
The first novel I wrote is women’s fiction. It’s based on the coming of age stories of me and my friends. It took me three years to write...
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The Writer's Workout
- Nov 16, 2017
- 3 min
Cliffhangers: How to Use Them Effectively in Your Next Story
Most of us have fallen victim to the cliffhanger. Either on your favorite television show or in your favorite book, cliffhangers are what...
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