02 May

Discovering the Magic of Storytelling: A Review of How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by Orson Scott Card As someone who has always been captivated by the intricate worlds and characters found within the pages of speculative fiction, I was both eager and skeptical when I picked up Orson Scott Card’s How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy. My friend Phoebe, with her unwavering belief in faeries and tarot readings, had always intrigued me. Her long-standing ritual of journaling her tarot insights made me roll my eyes. Yet,...

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02 May

A Journey into the Heart of Writing: A Review of The Right to Write by Julia Cameron Have you ever picked up a book that felt like a conversation with an old friend? That’s precisely how I felt reading The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation Into the Writing Life by Julia Cameron. As someone who often wrestles with the nebulous nature of creativity and writing, Cameron's gentle yet powerful affirmations about writing for joy struck a chord within me. This isn’t just a "how-to" book; it’s a...

19:17 / Reviews
02 May

Creating Imagination: A Journey through Wonderbook As a lover of speculative fiction, I found myself irresistibly drawn to Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction by Jeff VanderMeer. The promise of transformative insights for crafting fantastical narratives sparked my curiosity—not just to better understand how stories form but also to immerse myself in the art of imagination itself. VanderMeer, known for his evocative Southern Reach trilogy, invites readers into a world where boundaries of reality blur, making this a journey I was eager to embark on. At its heart,...

18:13 / Reviews
02 May

Review of Story Engineering by Larry Brooks As a self-confessed “plotter,” the allure of Larry Brooks’s Story Engineering was irresistible to me. I’ve always had a penchant for story structures—be it in novels, movies, or even articles. The skeletal frameworks that underpin great storytelling fuel my creativity, so you can imagine my excitement upon diving into a book that promised to illuminate the mechanics behind crafting compelling narratives. However, as enticing as this journey sounded, my experience with Brooks's work turned out to be a bit of a mixed...

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