Autism: We Are Not What You Think
What do you think of when you hear the word Autism? Do you think of a person with the mentality of a toddler, screaming and…
Category: Food for Thought
Rowling and Cancel Culture: Why She is Just Plain Wrong
Rowling's tirade against trans rights and cancel culture is highly irresponsible. Here's why she's wrong and how her words are causing so much damage.
Why Harry Potter Time Travel Isn’t Great From a Writer’s POV
The way time travel is used in Harry Potter kinda sucks! Here is what makes it so bad and how you can learn from it as a writer.
Why Diversity Matters and What That Means for You
You've probably heard a lot about diversity in stories recently. Here's why it really matters and what that means for you and your stories!
Bad Romance Story Tropes that Make Me Stop Reading
The romance genre is very popular! That's great! But there are so many toxic tropes that are used way too much. Here's what to avoid.
What to Do When You Hate Your Story
So, you hate your story. Well, it's not the end of the world! Follow these steps and you'll be back on your feet in no time!
Why You Need Good Grammar in Your Stories
So many people have asked me why it's important to get grammar right. It can be tempting to ignore good grammar and focus on the story, but here's why…
Why You Should Write for Episode
Whether you're new to Episode or a reading veteran, you should have a go at writing. Here's why!
Consent in Episode Stories
Content warning: this blog post deals with rape, sexual assault and harassment. If you're a writer and you have a romance scene, is it consensual?
Why I Love Fanfiction but Hate OOC
Fanfiction is a wonderful thing that can help you grow as a writer! OOC fanfiction? Not so much.
Is the Author Dead or Not?
The Death of the Author is a common idea in literature and media at large, but it's not the only way you can look at an author's involvement in their …
Chekhov’s Gun: Keeping Everything Relevant
Chekhov's Gun can be a vital plot device and general writing rule... if you use it properly.
Is Elsa Really Gay? Why Should it Matter?!
Frozen may be a metaphor for homosexuality for some... but does that really make Elsa gay?
Waste Not Want Not: Hold Onto All Those “Bad Ideas”
How to get back on your feet when you feel like your story is terrible. Newsflash: it’s probably not!
The Art of Using Big Words Properly
Big words can really turn readers off if you don't use them well. Find out how to slip them in seamlessly!