What Is A ‘Byronic’ Hero? The Dark Princes Of Fiction, Explained
A ‘Byronic’ Hero is moody, rebellious and haunted by his past. His hair is typically jet-black, while his eyes brood over his surroundings. Named after Lord Byron, the Byronic Hero is a staple in Romanticism, as well as literature in general. In this post,...
Why We Need Problematic Books: In Praise Of Dangerous Fiction
Problematic literature is superior to ‘safe’ media. ‘This book is problematic!’ ‘I would’ve liked this book more if it weren’t for the toxic relationships…’ ‘Problematic’ and ‘toxic’ are used in book loving communities by a vocal minority. Whether it’s Chaucer or a...
How To Write A Fairytale: Nine Tips For Success
Want to write a fairytale? Unsure where to start? In this post, you will learn nine tips on how to write a fairytale. Drawing on the storytelling from the Grimm Brothers, Arabian Nights, Hans Christian Anderson and Angela Carter, this list aims to help writers of any...
Morgana Le Fay: An Introduction
What does it mean, to be a witch? Witches are staples in fiction. We all know Hermione from Harry Potter, Melisandre from A Song Of Ice And Fire, Willow Rosenberg from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and the White Witch from Narnia. However, you don’t need awesome magical...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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