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 | Feb 10, 2023 | Harry Potter, literature
Not everyone is a fan of Harry Potter’s worldbuilding. A recent viral Twitter thread demonstrated the ‘flaws’ inherent in the Wizarding World. Why does poverty exist where magic replaces labour? Do Scottish students have to travel to London, then take the Hogwarts...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 3, 2023 | literature, Writing Tips
A revolution is gripping artists: Artificial Intelligence. With the recent advancements in ChatGPT and deep fakes, artists were quick to voice concern. The fear of robots taking over creative output loomed over these discussions, like a dark cloud ahead of the...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 20, 2023 | Writing Tips
A writer never stops learning. No number of publications, awards, or sales changes this. Creative writing, like language learning or painting, is a life-long journey. This applies even if ‘mastery’ is reached. A writer must always seek improvement, new skills and...