I want to take a moment to talk about an overused plot device. I've seen it so many times, I roll my eyes at it now. This plot device is where we are introduce to the main character and another character, be it a brother, a sister, a friend, a lover - a character that … Continue reading Let’s Talk Plot Devices
Tag: writing
#1 Rule of Writing
Google "rules of writing," and see what you get. You'll get hundreds of recycled and conflicting bullet-points of advice like "don't use adverbs," or "don't use any other dialog tag but said," or "don't use the dialog tag said." Truth: traditionally published books use adverbs, the dialog tag said, the passive voice, and wonky dialog … Continue reading #1 Rule of Writing
Book Review: A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab (5/5)
So, I think I was unfair to Shades of Magic because I read it after being submerged in Throne of Glass, and it wasn't exactly like Throne of Glass. But, I remember Shades of Magic. The world. The magic. Kell and Lila. They stuck with me, which must mean it was actually a fantastic book. Book … Continue reading Book Review: A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab (5/5)
Beatrice B. Morgan 