Surviving the Unexpected Path
By: Torsaa Emmauel Oryiman I had always dreamed of studying at one of the most prestigious universities in Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria,...
Book Review: ‘In the Wilderness of the World’s Being’ by Thomas Sanfllip
By: Onkar Sharma In the Wilderness of the World’s Being by Thomas Sanfilip is a novel that delves into the realms of art, beauty, and the human condition....
Cinematic Technique for Fiction Writers
Writing fiction these days is all about using cinematic style. What that means is rather than explain and summarize the action in a scene, writers play out the...
Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth
The Disillusionment Arc is one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant transformations a character can undergo. At its core, this arc is about...
‘player support’ and other poems
By Carl Papa Palmer player support three different breakfasts forthree grumpy grouches slowlybecoming two grand girls and a papatalking about the...
A Behind the Scenes Look at A New Literary Agent’s First Sale
As a new agent, there are new experiences around every corner. Some have been expected, and others have been lovely surprises. I recently had the new...
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palce of Illusions
By: Ramlal Agarwal Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions (2008) is a conversion of the Indian epic, The Mahabharata, into a 21st-century...
On the Absence of Beauty
By: Thomas Sanfilip It is difficult to know where to begin a serious reappraisal of the arts as they evolve into the 21st century. There is no question a...
Sun Tzu and Entertainment: First Blood’s Will’s Folly
By: Andrew Nickerson There have been many names throughout history who’ve had a gigantic impact on tactics/strategy. Sadly, many subsequently fell from...