As a writer and as an individual I am fortunate to be born in a country which is imperfect. I believe imperfection builds extreme scenarios – both apathetic and sympathetic. Either way a writer enjoys the fruits of it. There is a reason. Long ago when I was active on …
The three-act structure is a time-tested, dependable and religiously followed creative blueprint which incidentally forms the basis of all stories, whether they are written for theatre, films or books. The three-act framework is not just about a story being divided into three parts. It is about the timing of these …
Soliloquy is a powerful device which playwrights, screenwriters and writers exploit whenever the need arises. This tool has been in existence since the Elizabethan era. Without soliloquy, it would be difficult to convey certain actions of performing and literary arts. So what exactly is a Soliloquy? In simple words, it …
Storytelling has been an integral part of human race since time immemorial. People from ancient civilisations drew images and symbols inside caves, gigantic boulders and sometimes even on boughs to communicate, narrate events and also to share exciting experiences, and there were many in those days. As Homo sapiens evolved …
There is more to Iceland than stunning landscape, rich culture, volcanoes, elves and sagas. Iceland is the bastion of written words. No way, many would challenge! Nonetheless, Iceland has more readers, writers and published books per capita than the rest of the world. However, because of its small population which incidentally hovers …
