The world zooms by at hyper-speed. Attention spans flicker like faulty neon signs. In this fast-paced landscape, flash fiction isn’t just a quirky literary thing; it’s a powerhouse. It’s a tiny miracle, delivering a huge impact in a microscopic space. This isn’t a marathon, it’s a sprint, demanding precision, creativity, and a fierce commitment to … Read more
The blank page… it’s like staring into a void, isn’t it? And then there’s that story, stirring inside, just a tiny spark. I know how it feels when that spark seems too fragile, too daunting, and you just keep putting it off until it fizzles out. But what if I told you that you could … Read more
Let’s talk about writing a drama screenplay. It’s not just about piling up sad events. This is a delicate dance between who your characters are, what situations they face, and those raw, often uncomfortable truths that make us human. A truly gripping drama doesn’t just tell a story; it pulls you in, makes you feel … Read more
So, you want to dive into the world of dark romance, huh? It’s a genre that gets a lot of flak, often misunderstood, but let me tell you, it’s an incredibly powerful way to dig into the nitty-gritty of love, human nature, and even redemption. We’re talking about relationships that bloom in unconventional spots, pushing … Read more
You know, every great short story I’ve ever read, every single one, has something crucial at its core: a powerful conflict. Seriously, without it, the whole thing just floats aimlessly. The characters feel flat, like those cardboard cutouts, and let’s be real, you as the reader probably just check out. Conflict isn’t just about people … Read more
You want to write a comedy screenplay, right? Well, let me tell you, there’s a real art to making people laugh, and even a science to putting it down on paper. It’s not just about throwing jokes onto a page. Nope. It’s about building this whole story with characters you care about (even if they’re … Read more
The way words dance, the satisfying click when sounds align – that’s rhyme, and when you use it just right, it lifts poetry from simple words to something truly artistic. But for a lot of us, it feels like a big, scary task, maybe even too restrictive. We worry about rhymes sounding forced, patterns being … Read more
My personal memoir is a universe, and I am its sun. But a sun isn’t in a vacuum, you know? It’s part of a galaxy, a universe even, influenced by forces way beyond its immediate orbit. And my life, unique and individual as it is, unfolded within a specific time and cultural tapestry. To ignore … Read more
I want to talk about how we can use our senses to make our poetry leap off the page. Poetry isn’t just about big ideas; it’s about making the reader feel something, and the best way to do that is by tapping into our shared human experience of the world – through our senses. Think … Read more
Let me share something pretty cool about comedy with you. At its core, comedy is all about surprise and that feeling of “I know that!” You know, recognition. Words are powerful, absolutely, but when it comes to delivering that surprise and recognition immediately, visually, there’s just no beating it. Visual gags – and this is … Read more