by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 4, 2023 | Writing Tips
There’s a new, exciting tool for novelists. It is, however, controversial – like the best stories are, from Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex to the bleak realities depicted by Michel Houellebecq. Yet whereas these tales cause your throat to churn, this tool delights and...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 26, 2023 | Writing Tips
Rewriting sucks. Writers spend months on their first drafts – some, even years. It takes time to turn loose ideas into a full-fledged story with characters and a cohesive narrative. That is why, for nearly all writers, the prospect of rewriting seems nightmarish and...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 19, 2023 | Harry Potter, literature, Writing Tips
Readers never forget a captivating magical school. Since the success of Harry Potter, there has been considerable attention to magical schools. Notable examples include The Magicians by Lev Grossman, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss and Vita Nostra by Maryna...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 26, 2022 | Writing Tips
One interesting observation of writing communities is the insecurity regarding age. On forums like Reddit, many teenagers and young adults enquire whether they should publish or even write at all. Most answers are encouraging. However, there is a need to convey that...
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...