i got stung by a bee today & cursed in front of my grandpa. my finger swelled up to twice its normal size & i think my heart did too. i tossed the bee to the ground & stomped on it. i saw it twitching at its end. my heart broke.
6 Beautifully-Written Novels
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Writing Character Descriptions That Aren’t Boring
A lot of character descriptions in short stories and novels will include basic things like a character's height, eye color, hair color, and age. And even though these can tell readers more about the character, people are more complex than what they look like. Here are a few ideas for including more interesting character descriptions. … Continue reading Writing Character Descriptions That Aren’t Boring
a lament (of the self): Original Content
i. you tucked your feet underneath yourself when you left. i never thought you'd be one to succumb, but faces warp over time. so instead i tried to starve your pain by avoiding it in my letters. (were they coherent? i have a habit of delving into frenzies of wild ramblings of nothingness when i'm … Continue reading a lament (of the self): Original Content
Common Halloween Tropes
Some people really love tropes, but others don't. Here's a list of common tropes found in stories about Halloween, to include or to steer clear of.
4 Halloween Movies for Inspiration
Want to write a story about Halloween but don't know where to start? Here are a few movies that can help kickstart your inspiration.
21 Ideas for Spooky Settings
If you want to write a Halloween-inspired story but don't know where to have it take place, here are some ideas.
10 Halloween Writing Prompts
With Halloween coming up, here are 10 writing prompts for the holiday.
How Important is Character Motivation?
A lot of articles and blog posts will tell you that one of the most important parts of a novel is the character motivation. In most books, the character's goals are what drives the storyline. These kinds of books are often called character-driven stories, where the main plot is a supporter of the character's development. So: how important is character motivation in a character-driven novel?
5 Stephen King Books You Should Read
Stephen King is regarded as one of the best (possibly the best) horror writers of the current time. He's written over 60 novels and 200 short stories, spanning over multiple genres—horror, mystery, fantasy, crime, science fiction, non-fiction, etc. If you're a horror or mystery writer, here are 5 Stephen King books/short stories that you should read.
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