The Timeless Allure of Epistolary Novels: A Brief History If there’s one genre that has persistently captured the imaginations of both readers and writers, it’s the epistolary novel. At its most fundamental level, the form uses a series of documents—traditionally letters—to construct a narrative. It might appear like a relic from the age of quillsContinue reading “Epistolary Novels in the Digital Age: Are Emails the New Letters?”
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Setting as Character: An Analysis of the Vivid Worlds in Neil Gaiman’s Novels
I. Introduction: The Concept of Setting as Character It’s no secret that Neil Gaiman has an extraordinary knack for breathing life into his characters, whether they’re gods, monsters, or everyday people. But the English author does something even more profound: he treats his settings as characters. In doing so, he provides an invaluable lesson inContinue reading “Setting as Character: An Analysis of the Vivid Worlds in Neil Gaiman’s Novels”
Freelance Writing in the Digital Age: Navigating Online Opportunities
The Digital Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges Ah, the digital age—a veritable wonderland for freelance writers. You can set up shop anywhere, from a cozy café in Paris to your mom’s basement, and your words can journey across the globe before you even finish your first cup of coffee. This miraculous shift in how we disseminateContinue reading “Freelance Writing in the Digital Age: Navigating Online Opportunities”
Unveiling the Supernatural: The Fantasy Worlds of P. Djèlí Clark
Introduction: Who is P. Djèlí Clark and Why Should You Care? Ah, the allure of a fantasy world—where myth and reality blur, history takes flight, and folklore gains a pulse. Enter P. Djèlí Clark, an author whose storytelling transcends mere escapism to serve up lessons in history, identity, and the sheer scope of what speculativeContinue reading “Unveiling the Supernatural: The Fantasy Worlds of P. Djèlí Clark”
Adventures in Adaptation: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (2010)
Introduction: Falling Down the Rabbit Hole When Lewis Carroll penned his hallucinogenic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in 1865, it’s doubtful he foresaw just how far-reaching his creation would be. The story has not only been translated into more than 97 languages, but it’s also been adapted, re-adapted, and re-imagined across a myriad of mediums—fromContinue reading “Adventures in Adaptation: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (2010)”
A.I. in Screen Trade 