How Hadestown Uses Timeless Storytelling to Captivate and Inspire Writers As I left the performance of the Broadway touring production of Hadestown at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), it left me thinking about the storytelling techniques that made it such...
You don’t hear much about Americana literature. It’s a subgenre that fits well into other main genres. It’s what I write. I like to work on it the most in my script and manuscript consulting with studios and publishers. Americana literature, which has its roots in the...
I am a gothic writer. It is my interest, heritage, and culture. One of my hopes is that, if you are not a fan of gothic literature or know very little about it, you’ll travel with me here as I explore it with you. You’ll find that many things you love about literature...
Writers face a dilemma between crafting bestsellers that make immediate money or perennial books that endure and sell more over time. Both paths have their pros and cons, but the decision is ultimately up to the writer.
Plots are not limited to a fixed number; they are as endless as life itself. Writers should embrace originality and creativity, crafting plots that capture the complexity of life, relationships, and character arcs.
Creativity is a complex process that involves breaking rules, recognizing cultural influences, and advancing the discipline. For creativity to reach its full potential, it must be shared with others and break free from its vacuum. Writers must know precedence, but also push beyond it to create something original and lasting.
Exploring Vladimir Nabokov’s writing habits and life gives insight into the mind behind Lolita. From his unique creative process to his daily routine, discover how Nabokov’s discipline and passion shaped his masterpieces, including one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.