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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How Narrative Shapes Mental Health
How we frame our personal stories shapes mental health. Explore how self-narratives fuel anxiety or build resilience and how rewriting them can transform our lives.
Yassie
May 5, 20253 min read
Ellipsus: Collaborative Writing Made Sleek and Easy
From the humble Notepad to the wildly functional Google Docs, there’s an app for everyone who writes. Enter Ellipsus, the collaborative online word processor made for creative community.
Pola
May 1, 20252 min read
Writing Made Easy: How to Start Strong
Struggling with a blank page? Discover easy tips to kickstart your writing and grab your reader's attention from the first paragraph.
Janeth
Apr 28, 20252 min read
Literary Oddities: Explore These Underrated (and Unexpected) Literary Gems
As writing styles evolve, so do the genres and subgenres that shape the literary world. These unconventional stories break away from traditional norms, blending elements of fantasy, historical fiction, and the bizarre.
Yassie
Apr 24, 20254 min read
Why Great Comedic Characters Still Hit Hard
In this article, we'll explore what makes a good comedic character, how to write humor that feels real, and why the best funny characters stick with us long after the punchline.
Yassie
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Meet Milanote: The Digital Workspace for Writers (and Creatives)
Milanote Review: A Visual Workspace for Writers & Creatives – Organize ideas, streamMilanote Review: A Visual Workspace for Writers & Creatives – Organize ideas, streamline workflow, and boost productivity with Milanote.
Yassie
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Tropes We Love and Hate: What Makes a Story Work?
Explore the best and worst of storytelling tropes—why some pull us in and others feel worn out. It all comes down to how they’re used!
Yassie
Apr 9, 20253 min read
Debunking the Oldest Writing Rule: Show, Don’t Tell
Debunking the "show, don’t tell" rule in fiction writing and exploring how to balance both for effective storytelling.
Yassie
Apr 8, 20254 min read
Scrivener, the Writing App That (Almost) Could
Scrivener is an app made by writers, for writers that combines research, outlining and composition.
Pola
Apr 3, 20254 min read
6 Research Tips for More Drafting More Effective Papers
Academic papers are a tedious part of every student’s life, but we have 6 research tips to help you make your papers more effective and efficient!
Andria Pasco
Apr 1, 20253 min read
5 Digital Tools to Get Your Story Off The Ground
Writers now have plenty of tools to help them write and organize their stories. Here are five of our favorites!
Pola
Mar 27, 20252 min read
The Economy of Expression: A Poet’s Way of Communicating
Unlike writing prose, where you can describe the whole ocean, poetry is like capturing the ocean in a teacup.
Yassie
Mar 26, 20252 min read
A Crash Course on Poetic Meter
The art of poetry involves stringing together words to sound fluid and almost musical. The secret? Meter.
Andria Pasco
Mar 18, 20253 min read
The Joys and Challenges of Romance Writing and Editing
Love is in the air, hearts are all aflutter, and we’re diving into the ups and downs of writing and editing romance fiction!
Andria Pasco
Feb 26, 20252 min read
Plot Twists: The Secret to Captivating Stories
Plot twists are the secret ingredient that keeps audiences hooked and stories unforgettable. Discover 10 common and effective plot twists.
Andria Pasco
Feb 25, 20253 min read
Historical Fiction Versus Modern Fiction: Understanding the Difference
What makes something a period piece? Join us as we delve into what makes historical and modern fiction.
Andria Pasco
Feb 12, 20252 min read
What’s the Difference: Creative Nonfiction and Literary Journalism
Creative nonfiction and literary journalism are genres that some people tend to confuse. Read on to find out how to distinguish the two.
Andria Pasco
Feb 5, 20252 min read
10 Basic Stock Characters for Your Story
Characters are important to the plot, but not all of them have to be deeply developed. Here are 10 basic stock characters for your story.
Andria Pasco
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Paradoxes in Literature: Wibbly-Wobbly Writing
“Paradox” is defined in the dictionary as a statement which contradicts itself. Here are some examples of paradoxes from literature.
Andria Pasco
Dec 20, 20243 min read
"Roll for Initiative": How Tabletop Roleplaying Has Reached a Resurgence
What has brought about a rekindling of interest toward tabletop roleplaying games—in every way, shape, and form—in the year 2024?
Bea
May 31, 20244 min read
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