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What Writers Can Learn From Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (Film)

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 20, 2020 | Cinema, Harry Potter, literature, Writing Tips

A few days ago, I rewatched Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. As the fourth instalment in the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise, there are dragons, wizarding cups, and the return of a dark wizard. Although the film is not perfect (for one, the subplots require...

Terrible Writing Advice That Holds Writers Back: The Ten Worst Offenders

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 22, 2020 | General Fiction, Writing Tips

As an avid writer, I’ve implemented faulty advice in my stories. And my work suffered for it. The worlds I had constructed were dull, the plot unrealistic, and the characters? No reader cared. In this blog post, I will outline ten of the worst writing advice that...

Writing With Themes: Lessons From Cloud Atlas

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 19, 2020 | literature, Writing Tips

We can learn a lot regarding themes in creative writing by looking at Cloud Atlas. Cloud Atlas is a fantastic book, brimming with a single theme: the human soul. Spanning centuries and lands, David Mitchell takes us on a journey where the impossible is reality, and...

Writing Gothic Fiction: Tips To Craft An Effective Story

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 17, 2020 | General Fiction, Writing Tips

Gothic fiction has the power to disturb and enrich the reader. In this blog post, I’ll share my best writing tips on crafting gothic fiction. Not only will I address the misconceptions people have about the genre, but I’ll add a unique perspective that will inspire...

What Makes An Effective Dystopia? A Close Look At The Genre

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 1, 2020 | Book Recommendations, General Fiction, literature, Writing Tips

Dystopia. It’s a chilling word, one that conjures up dreadful imagery. The chilling worlds we see in novels such as Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale or Orwell’s 1984 are effective because they remind us of the dangerous future that awaits us, if we...

Real Natural Wonders (That Could Belong In A Fantasy Story)

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 8, 2020 | literature, The World, Writing Tips

The fantasy genre is ripe with brilliant locations touched by magic. Whether it’s vast worlds of high fantasy or the reimagining of cities like London, fantasy is a genre that makes our world look dull. That makes sense. How could our suburbs, countries, cities,...