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Ever since Karel Capek wrote the play R.U.R. in 1920 and coined the term “Robot”, the character vs. technology conflict has become a very popular literary device – largely because it reflects the dilemmas and struggles we face in the real world. While getting chased by a robot sent from the future is...

“It was a dark and stormy night…” Yep, something’s about to go wrong. As soon as your eyes land on words such as these while reading a story, your instinct is to go, “Oh, no,” right? This is because storm symbolism has been used in numerous works throughout centuries, inevitably etching itself into our...

You’ve decided to write about your life. You’ve probably already picked your reasons and main areas of interest, but one question still remains… Are you going to write an autobiography or a memoir? And what’s the difference between them? Well, get ready to learn the ins and outs of the memoir vs. autobiography...

When writing Young Adult Science Fiction, you need a compelling plot that involves a protagonist’s journey toward a goal while overcoming obstacles. However, what if we’re nearly halfway into the novel, and we have yet to reach the inciting incident that kick-starts the main plot? What if the entirety...

The hero, or heroine, of the story is key to its success. The quest or journey they are on propels the plot forward, taking the reader with them through a romance, marriage breakup, leaving home or another adventure or challenge. If the hero comes home (even figuratively) after this adventure, it’s likely...