The Artistry of Conflict
Conflict in playwriting / novels is the fuel to the fire for any work – here is how you can master conflict!
The Importance of Writing Your First Poem
Be careful who you look to for encouragement. Artists must surround themselves with hope.
Creating Great Flash Fiction Characters
There are only three kinds of characters in fiction. Let me tell you about them.
Great Characterization and the Very Short Story
The flash fiction writer must get out of the way and let the characters act out the story. Show don’t tell.
National Playwriting Month
Write a play in the month of November and win.
Comparative Essay: Medea and Antigone
An essay comparing the nature of the women in these two works from different eras and the significance of their emotional turmoil in relation to the message of the plays. Is it true that well-behaved women do not make literature?
Women in Shakespearian Plays
Throughout his career, Shakespeare wrote plays that are categorized as Mature plays, which came in his last years, and the Comedies, in his younger years. However, the female characters are different as well.
Author Morsels: Tidbits of Criticism
Modern criticism is not just unreadable but also irritatingly verbose. Here’s an alternative.
Advice to Writers
Have you wanted to write, but can never seem to get it quite right? Perhaps a few pointers may assist.
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