Years ago, I read a fantastic book named The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. In it, the author details the Hero's Journey. This is a powerful story element that every writer, artist, or spiritual seeker should understand. It illustrates a protagonist's adventures, from a safe haven to the darkest dungeon—be they literal or figurative. The …
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POV in Prose and Writing
Points of View POV (point of view) in prose is a vital storytelling element, likened to the camera of the reader. Imagine looking through the eyes of one person for the entire story. In that camera, there's a degree of trust, faith that the reader holds in the storyteller. Maybe it switches to another character …
New Thoughts on Creativity
“Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent, and independent, with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play.” —Henri Matisse Throughout time, we humans have expressed creativity with a passion. Whether through art, writing, music, or other media, creativity is what drives us to live. To aspire to new heights. But what exactly is …
Reflections on Pepper Slyhart, my OC
Hello, my readers, to another installation, this one about my main character, Pepper Slyhart. My post will break down Pepper's character, her progression over the years, and what made her into what she is today. Pepper is the main protagonist of my upcoming fantasy series, Ethereal Seals. She's a hotheaded young lady with a sword, …
Fantasy Book review, Mistborn #1: The Final Empire
Hello to my readers. Cheers to another book review. I read a fascinating series weeks ago and thought I'd share my thoughts on it. I'll keep spoilers to a minimum. With that said, let's delve into Brandon Sanderson's world of intrigue, magic, and adventure. Mistborn, the Series Premise Mistborn is an epic fantasy series that …
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