What have feathers and flowers got to do with paperbacks? A lot actually! Since time immemorial, fiction and non-fiction reading has been one of the most popular activities of humankind. However, it is not often we read a book in one sitting. The reason for these frequent breaks ranges from …
Writers have several “emotion tools” in their writing toolbox. And one of them is “Hug” or “Embrace”. Narrating this act of affection in literary works is quite common and a necessary element to craft emotionally charged scenes. Hug is one of the essential attributes of human beings and a compelling …
Muse is an integral constituent of the creative world. Artists, writers, sculptors and actors seek its blessings regularly. Interestingly, muse is not a mystical shower of ideas but a tangible source of inspiration, of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something which results in creative brilliance. Whether it is …
Sequels are written / developed for literary, performing and visual arts. A sequel is an extended story, a continuation to a prequel. However, it could also be a new story/mission with the same set of characters that have evolved over a period of time. One of the popular subjects in sequels …
After scribbling for months a writer reached a point in his manuscript where he wanted to introduce his protagonist’s illness. Incidentally, that illness was serious. The situation turned him thoughtful. He shifted his glasses over his head, squared his shoulders, crossed one leg over the other, leaned back and pondered …
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 …
