Blog: How To Write a Romantic Villian: Mr. Willoughby vs. Mr. Wickham (Spoilers)

I first became aware of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility when I watched the movie adaptation start Kate Winslet and only recently started reading the book (review coming soon). While I've been reading the book, one of the things that most stood out to me (and has ever since I read Pride and Prejudice)... Continue Reading →

Blog: How to Fix Your Narcissistic Character: Orual From Till We Have Faces (Spoilers).

Till We Have Faces is probably one of C.S. Lewis' lesser-known works. When I first saw the book when I was checking off the list of books that I had for my 8th grade year, I had had no idea that it even existed. Then I read the description of the book and became very... Continue Reading →

Blog: How to Create a Fantasy Language

I've always seemed to have an aptitude for language. I learned how to read when I was 3 or 4 years old and could write by the time I was 5. In middle school, I started learning Spanish and now can speak and write it somewhat fluently. Last year, I taught myself how to write... Continue Reading →

Blog: How to Never Write a Fight Scene: Rings of Power Snow Troll Scene.

I pick on Rings of Power a (perhaps) unfair amount on this blog. I mean, I’ve written numerous articles meticulously picking it apart as compared to the books, making fun of the showrunners and writers, and in general beating it a ton to make sure it’s extra dead. But today, I’m back to break down... Continue Reading →

Blog: How to Write a Morally Complex Protagonist. Today’s Example: Feanor.

Feanor from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion is one of those characters where you either hate him or you love him to bits and will die on that hill. Reddit forums galore have been created centering around him, ranging from having well-thought-out arguments in the form of memes and comments defending/condemning his actions to having a... Continue Reading →

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