How to Plan Literary Goals for the New Year
As the new year approaches, writers often find themselves reflecting on past achievements and contemplating future aspirations. Planning...
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Writer's Reviews - On The Road: Jack Kerouac
On The Road (1957) Jack Kerouac The work at a glance On the Road is an autobiographical novel about the journeys Jack Kerouac himself...
Writer's Reviews - The Stranger: Albert Camus
The Stranger (1942) Albert Camus The work in brief The Stranger tells the first-person story of Meursault and is set in Algeria, at that...
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Going Countercurrent: The artist's right
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Countercurrent - In Defense of Flat Characters.
In the world of creative writing, one of the most common statements is that characters must be complex, deep and multifaceted to make a...
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Countercurrent - Long Live Linearity: The Fascination of Direct Narration.
In today's literary landscape, there seems to be an almost obsessive cult of nonlinear narratives. Writers, critics, and readers are...
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Countercurrent - Silence is Gold: When Dialogues Disturb
Fiction writing is a canvas on which authors paint, in words and pauses, stories that capture the imagination of readers. In the context...
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Writing Exercises: Constructing a Backward Plot
Constructing a narrative in reverse order—where the plot unfolds backwards from the ending to the beginning—is a complex yet rewarding...
Writing Exercises: Developing Characters Through Personal Diaries
Developing rich and believable characters is a fundamental aspect of compelling storytelling. One effective method for achieving this...
Writing Exercises: Creating Satisfying Endings in a Short Story
Crafting a satisfying ending in a short story is a crucial skill that can leave a lasting impression on readers. The conclusion not only...
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