by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 25, 2022 | Liberty, literature, Writing Tips
Revenge is the worst reason to write. Although I firmly believe in artistic freedom, it makes for poor literature when writers use storytelling for personal grudges. A clear and unfortunate example comes from the recent Manhunt, a horror novel from Gretchen...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Nov 16, 2021 | General Fiction, Personal, Writing Tips
Note: This is an old blog post. Months ago, I dropped English as a major. Since then, I’ve talked to English and Comparative Literature students, looked at the courses from a variety of universities (particularly in the UK, Canada and USA) and thought critically...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 12, 2021 | Writing Tips
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...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 15, 2021 | Writing Tips
Outlining a novel doesn’t have to be painful. After years of trying and failing to outline novels, I finally succeeded in 2020. Not only did I create a solid blueprint for my novel, but from it, I wrote a full-length novel. You can too! Here’s my trusted...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Nov 2, 2020 | History, literature, Writing Tips
Here is a guide to writing historical fiction, that will hopefully inspire or guide you in creating a narrative about the past. Need A Word Processor? I recommend Scrivener, which is what I use to write historical fiction. It’s great for compiling large word...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 28, 2020 | Writing Tips
YouTube has plenty of educational content that can inspire and inform creative writers. In this blog post, you will discover a variety of educational channels, covering different niches, that could help you craft your next story. Whether you are looking for...