Young adult (YA) fiction captivates readers with its relatable themes of first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, all while addressing pressing social issues like mental health and discrimination. Through its unique narrative style and diverse genres, YA fiction offers a transformative reading experience.
Tip #1 The importance of flow Flow is one of the most important parts of dialogue, creating character dynamics, and keeping your reader entertained. The exact tip that I have […]
I discovered that there is a vocal contingent of people out there who hate glossaries, who even think they are a sign of bad writing. This was surprising to me, to say the least. After all, as a longtime reader of fantasy and science fiction, I happen to love glossaries.
In a world with a broad range of writing, is it possible to specialize in a subject matter you love?
A book lover in a big city can seem like an oxymoron. A vast majority of the book community are introverts and it can be hard to find others like ourselves, but the good news is that Portland is known for its lively book culture. Here are a few places to visit for events and meetups so you can find other like-minded individuals in a big city!
The MFA curriculum presents writers with opportunities to hone their craft, workshop with other writers, and receive mentoring from faculty. What’s more, many aspiring authors see an MFA as their golden ticket to being published…But does an MFA actually increase writers’ chances of getting published?
To market a book, you’ve got to market your brand. This is where extending outreach to new or secondary audiences reimagines a stagnant brand strategy. [At Ooligan] We’ve taken the hassle away from literary analysis and created an online, self-guided curriculum for teachers, librarians, and independent learners alike.
These groups are great for motivation from like-minded people and getting to talk with fellow writers can help get your creative juices flowing.
Language is created by humans, and therefore, humans have the power to change language as they wish.
A memoir weaves together stories from the author’s life, but including every detail and event is impossible. So how do you narrow someone’s entire life to fit into one book?