Too Optimistic WritingThe choice of many authors around the world about optimism is Leibnitz’s version of optimism. The themes of “everything is for the best”…Sep 29, 2024Sep 29, 2024
Bayesian ThinkingYou’re trying to figure out if a friend is telling the truth. You already have a certain belief about their honesty (your prior belief)…Sep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024
Why You Should Read Less Tragic Stories and Novels‘How can it be bad to read tragic novels?’ Some may ask. But what I am going to say is from my experience.Sep 22, 2024Sep 22, 2024
The Benefits of Learning a Second Language for WritersYou've got a story in your mind, characters you’ve created in your mind, and a world you’re eager to share. But sometimes, words feel like…Sep 8, 2024Sep 8, 2024
How to Create a Hero(Disclaimer: There are certain differences between a real life hero and a fictional hero. We are discussing fictional heroes in this…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
How to Create an Original MonsterCreating an original monster is really a hard thing to do as a writer. Bad Monster VS Good Monster…Aug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024
5 Psychological Biases That Affect WritersWriters, just like everyone else, are susceptible to cognitive biases. These are mental shortcuts that can influence your thinking and…Jul 6, 2024Jul 6, 2024
The Structure of Quest in NovelsQuest, It’s one of the fundamental elements of (most) novels. Most of the novels describe a quest of a quester and what happened in his…Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024
The Upside and Downside of Self-DoubtSelf-doubt is a common struggle for many writers! While it can be discouraging, it doesn’t have to be a crippling force. While a healthy…Jun 14, 2024Jun 14, 2024
Does a Good Novel Have to Have a Purpose or Moral?It’s a very interesting question. Based on my internet research, there happen to be four possible responses to this question. There is no…Jun 6, 2024Jun 6, 2024