Faerie tales used to terrify and in so doing, teach valuable lessons in how not to die. One could argue that they are the original horror stories. Everything in Grimms’ Fairy Tales is particularly… grim. Over the years though, many of these nightmarish creatures became cute and cuddly (or sexy—looking at you, Shape of Water). Have these myths become permanently nerfed or is there hope they can maintain their dark allure?
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Creating a Political and Moral Universe (A RavenCon 2023 Panel)
The ingredients of universe-building are morality, science, politics, art, and religion. The interplay of these creates a moral and political universe. Each ingredient packs its own punch, and getting the ratios right means you won’t have an overcooked souffle of a universe.
When you mix morals, ethics, and emotional fears, you get an array of Batman characters. Which match to what world viewpoints?
A Few Quick Editing Tips
Right now, I’m elbows-deep in edits. Every time I edit, I pick up new tips and techniques to make my writing better (at least, I *think* I’m going in the right direction).
What editing things do you have to watch out for in YOUR writings?
A Starter’s Guide To Social Media #7: TikTok, Reels, and YT Shorts (Short Videos)
After a grand total of one week on TikTok, I think it’s time to add video shorts to my Starter’s … More
Which Writer Rules Are More Like Guidelines?
If you ask a writer which writing rules are more like guidelines, they’ll probably say “all of them”. While there … More
Giving Your Characters Room To Grow
While I was reading this week, I realized my favorite parts of the books were where I could see how … More