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 29Sep 29
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 24Sep 24
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 22Sep 22
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 8Sep 8
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 19Aug 19
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 7Aug 7
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 6Jul 6
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 27Jun 27
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 14Jun 14
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 6Jun 6
