Assigning human feelings to inanimate objects / nature is an essential ingredient of fiction and non-fiction writing. This attribution is called pathetic fallacy. Metaphor and hyperbole are some of the other important terms frequently exploited in literature. Here is an example ( Pathetic Fallacy ) from my unpublished book “Shadows …
Fiction writing is extremely evocative… You live and die a thousand times. According to Wikipedia, fiction writing is “The composition of non-factual prose texts, often produced as a story meant to entertain or convey an author’s point of view”. What it doesn’t mention is the fact that fiction writing evokes …
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 history of reading dates back to the invention of writing during the 4th millennium BC ( Source: Wikipedia ). Since then both have evolved in terms of style, substance and accessibility. These twin, essential elements of literary landscape have metamorphosed into interesting strands of varying genres, sub-genres and reading …
When I was a kid, homework and studies were some of the chores that irritated me. I always found some excuse to postpone or delay it. These tasks spoilt my otherwise blissful days. So, what didn’t irritate me? You guessed it right! Freedom, sports, unusual games and stories. Reads like …
I write articles/blog/web content for several IT and non-IT companies – a writer’s strategy to offset inflation and falling interest rates, and also to supplement monthly income. After all writers are human beings. Even they possess similar vices and virtues. To cut the long story short writing fiction doesn’t pay …
The above question has always been one of the hottest discussions on many writing forums and social networking websites and will continue to rule these platforms. After having read hundreds of answers from writers all over the world it became evident that “Morning” was the preferred choice of many, especially “Early …
