by Hope Ann | Nov 24, 2017 | Articles, Style
“Show, don’t tell.” Writers hear these three simple words over and over again as they learn to write. But how do you actually show details and when?One word: subtext.Subtext is the lifeblood of “show, don’t tell.” It is the...
by Hope Ann | Oct 25, 2017 | Poetry
I lost myself in the mazes of my mind. I forgot the world around me in the whisperings of my heart. There was so much to hold me captive in the realms no one could see. Soft glowing windows; laughter and song. Cold moonless streets; betrayal and fear. Tattered...
by Emily Kopf | Aug 18, 2017 | Book Recommendations, Fiction
The war is over, and the Prince has pardoned everyone who rebelled. But what will happen to those who continue to harm the innocent? When the small town of Nerthach receives news of the pardon, the residents have mixed feelings. Haydn, a former rebel, spurns the...
by kingdompen | May 8, 2017 | Articles, Characters
If you’ve been an author for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Maybe you’re enthralled with it. Maybe you’ve glanced at the confusing muddle of letters and given up deciphering it. Or maybe you’ve heard others talk...
by Hope Ann | Apr 3, 2017 | Articles, Style
Once upon a time, I thought descriptions were merely a way to give characters faces and emblazon a hazy setting. The challenge was to figure out how to balance descriptions with action so the story never stopped, while still providing a clear vision of the...
