If there’s one thing that immediately puts a reader off about a novel and novella, it’s badly written conversations. Even if the book has the most intriguing plot and beautiful narration, the dialogue is where the true genius of an author lies. Dialogues give readers context, character dynamics and clues for what is to come, […]
An often overlooked category of literature is an anthology series, like the middle child of the family. Despite being talented and with an insane character arc, it is often overlooked. But keeping that aside, anthology series are a perfect bite-sized way to enjoy more than one story in one book. Not only that, they are […]
Reading has always been about either broadening one’s knowledge and vocabulary or for pleasure. However, throughout history, what is considered worthy of being read and serious has set the standard of what is acceptable as “serious” literature. So, despite being a medium for people to tell their stories, to simply put it, reading becomes elitist […]
We have all faced writer’s block and desperately searched for ways to get out of it. Honestly, it would be a miracle if there was a tried and tested method that for sure worked for every writer. But we all know very well that there isn’t and nor there can be. Yet this is what […]
Let’s set the scene. A detective sits in a chair staring at the weeping widow. Tears tumble down her cheek and have turned the corner of her eyes red. But that is not the detective’s biggest concern. It is in fact the giant painting of the castle that catches his eye. The widow’s soft sobs […]
