Hot Take: Are Men or Women Better at Writing the Opposite Sex? October 2, 2025October 4, 2025 Writer Advice
The Korean Folklore Behind KPop Demon Hunters This viral movie sensation is packed to the brim with beautiful Korean folklore references …
Hot Take: Are Men or Women Better at Writing the Opposite Sex? I’m definitely biased, but certain writers do have an edge when it comes to writing the opposite sex …
8 Honest Truths about Moms Who Write In the two years I've been a mom—and the many years before that that I've befriended other moms, there's a lot I've learned …
Why Isolated Fairy Tale Characters Are Usually Wicked If someone in a fairy tale lives alone in a dark wood or a huge castle, they are probably the villain of their story …
Why You Should Protect Your Main Characters I'm not saying you should make main characters untouchable, but I am saying they need to be someone your reader will respect …
Childlessness in Fairy Tales: Why Everyone Wants a Baby Childlessness is a shockingly common theme in fairy tales. Let's explore the three biggest historical reasons why …
6 Tested Tips to Tackle Self-Doubt as a Writer Self-doubt is the biggest stumbling block between you and a finished manuscript. Here's how to beat it …
Baba Yaga: Russia’s Most Fearsome Witch or a Walking Contradiction? Russia’s iconic witch in the woods is both terrifying and wildly inconsistent. Is she a mother or a monster? …
The Truth about Killing Characters Killing off characters is never easy, but there are times when it is absolutely necessary for the plot …
How Developing Fictional Characters Is Like Meeting Someone New As I'm making friends in a new city, I can't help noticing how similar this process is to getting to know my fictional characters …