For a little spooky fun, we're examining how two beloved literary genres, Gothic and horror lit, came to be and how they differ.

Morally grey characters are a lot of fun to read about and write, too! Here, we take a look at what they are and how to compellingly write them.

Let's look at what genre is, how we define genre today, and why it's important to know what genre you’re writing in!

Climate fiction is a speculative genre that doesn't look to be cooling down any time soon. We look at its history and how to write it!

Breaking down the theory behind the Fichtean curve, a classic story structure designed to keep your readers hooked.

The library is a favorite setting for writers and readers alike. Let's explore why that is and how you can craft one of your own, with 50+ examples from libraries in fiction and the real world!

Lisa Cron's Story Genius method focuses less on classic plotting and more on character development and getting to the heart of each scene.

Unique timekeeping devices and varied perceptions of time—or their applications—can help you express and explore time in your writing in new, exciting ways.

Covering Einstein's theory of relativity, time dilation, and its portrayal in popular media to help you craft scientifically plausible stories.