I get it. Dragons and wizards are great. But sometimes you want something different. So do agents and publishers. That’s what makes these international folklores so great. Folklore and myths explain the unknowable. They answer the never-ending “why” from knowledge-hungry children. They reassure us when we’re afraid, entertain us when we’re restless, and help us find meaning. Some myths—like […]
5 Smart Reasons to Write Flash Fiction
How do you tell a story in only 300 words? Ask a flash fiction writer. Flash fiction is like short fiction. Only shorter. These writers are the masters of brevity. The lords of implication. The gods of potent story telling. They’d have to be. Because, with only 300-1000 words to tell your tale, you have no words […]
25 Journal Prompts to Get You Writing + Hardcover Journal Giveaway
Chance to win a hardcover journal from Quotable Journals below. There’s no better way to clear the cobwebs from your writer brain. Whether you’re stalled out, stopped up, or just need to cleanse your palate—I’ve got you covered. Here’s 25 journal writing prompts to get you writing. 25 Journal Prompts to Get You Writing What is […]
The Character Most Writers Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Here’s an incredible tool for writers. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality tool that savvy writers use to create deeply complex and startlingly realistic characters. Yes, it’s as complicated as the name implies. But worry not. There’s a simple explanation. And it’s worth your time if you want to take your fiction to […]
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
Have you heard of the highly sensitive person? A highly sensitive person, or HSP, picks up sensory info—like smells, sounds, and flavors—before non-sensitives can. That’s because HSPs have a finely tuned nervous system. The difference is a biological one, according to psychologists Dr. Carl Jung and Dr. Elaine Aron. So HSPs are born with the trait. You know that […]