Why the Romantasy genre reigns supreme on the book market
The literary landscape is constantly evolving. New genres are emerging and capturing the hearts of readers. But lately, there’s been a distinct shift. A world where fantastical creatures brush...
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Have you ever finished a book or TV show feeling like there’s more story to be told? That lingering “what if” or burning desire to see a different side of a character. That’s the magic of fandom....
View ArticleDemystifying AP Style: A guide to clarity and consistency
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View ArticleWhat Google’s latest Helpful Content update means for writers
In 2022, Google began changing its ranking systems in a major way. This was to ‘reduce unhelpful, unoriginal content on Search and keep it at very low levels,’ (Google). Their 2024 update in March 2024...
View ArticleLessons from Shirley Jackson about building suspense
Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House isn’t your typical ghost story. It chills you not with jump scares, but with a creeping sense of unease. It lingers long after the final page. Jackson was...
View ArticleWhen fanfics become bestsellers
Fan fiction has long been a creative outlet for fans to explore their favorite characters and worlds in new ways. But what happens when fan fiction becomes popular? So compelling, that it transcends...
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