Twist on Tropes: Sidekicks
This week, we’re looking at your hero’s irascible, plucky companion…
Twist on Tropes: Wise Old Mentors
If the protagonist needs to gain skills and knowledge to realize their destiny, it’s helpful for them to have a teacher.
Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
We see his strength of character as he overcomes challenges most take for granted, and learn that sometimes what others see as weakness can be great strength.
Twists on Tropes: Dark Lords
What epic fantasy or sweeping space opera is complete without a shadowy figure looming threateningly over the universe?
Twists on Tropes: 5 Chosen Ones
The Chosen One archetype has flexible narrative utility that draws writers in time and time again.
Book Review: Zero-G
Criminals with a score to settle, a devastating pandemic, and ruthless terrorists clash with our heroine and one another in an action-filled tale of suspense, family, and the endurance of the human spirit.
Have You Heard About… Rejection Survival Guide?
RSG is One of Us, just a blog by a fellow writer that focuses on encouragement dealing with the cycle of submission, waiting (the waiting!) and rejection.
Book Review: The Midlife Crisis of Commander Invincible
In a world with super-villains and world-threatening crises, the Commander’s greatest nemesis may be himself.
Writing the Hard Topics
If ideas have consequences, and fiction builds empathy, what is our responsibility as fiction writers when it comes to social justice?
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