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Writing Magical Schools: Ten Creative Tips For Storytelling Success

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...

How To Outline Your Next Novel: 11 Steps For Success

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...

Why Canon Is Important: A Star Wars Story

by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 19, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, Philosophy, star wars

Canon. Every major franchise- from James Bond to Harry Potter, comes with its own history and lore. But ‘canon’ is not just worldbuilding. No, canon is all the data and information about the universe that is given to the viewer or reader. That’s why...