Into the Woods: The Ultimate Fairy Tale Musical This musical is weird, but it’s also hilarious. Here are nine reasons why I love it …
How to End a Book: 5 Elements of Truly Good Endings If you’re wondering what makes a great ending, here are five traits that all masterful finales have in common …
Puss in Boots: Do Clothes Really Make the Cat? There are many versions of Puss in Boots and many possible messages behind this feline-centric story …
Unpopular Opinion: Bring Back Good Love Stories Love interests seem to be out of style, but what's wrong with falling in love? …
Fairy Tale Shoes: Why the Obsession with Footwear? There are many fascinating theories of why magic footwear is such a staple in classic fairy tales …
How to Say No—and NOT Feel Guilty About It Learning how to say no can be unpleasant. But it's a skill that can deeply impact the quality of our lives …
The Twelve Dancing Princesses: Feminine Joy or Femme Fatale? Is this odd little fairy tale a story about feminine freedom or a darker tale about damsels in distress? …
The 7-Step Process of Editing a Book Editing is arguably every writer's least favorite part of the process. But it doesn't have to painful or confusing …
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Worst Protagonist Ever? This story might be preaching that stealing pays off, but it’s also an example of pure, untamed escapism …
Unpopular Opinion: There Are No Original Stories I have a long-standing hot take that stories don’t have to be original to be unique. Or to be worth reading …