Hi, gang. ✋ Craig here today. Years ago I came up with the idea for some extra posts that take a deeper dive into some of my topics. I stole these from video games and call them Expansion Packs. As we work our way through the speculative genres, I find that I keep mentioning The … Continue reading Expansion Pack: The Swamp| Story Empire
Posted by Joy York This isn’t a very scientific subject, but one I have found myself pondering. I personally read a lot of books. Although I read and enjoy multiple genres, my favorites have strong elements of mystery, unexpected twists, danger, intrigue, and lots of surprises. I love to be kept off balance with tension … Continue reading Why do people skip to the end of the book?| Story Empire
Romance is a growing genre for both men and women, challenging stereotypes about readers and writers. With 22% of romance readers being male, we are seeing diverse narratives and hybrid forms like romantasy. This evolving landscape offers significant opportunities for authors and publishers alike.| Story Empire
by Pat Spencer This post is for new writers, experienced writers, and folks who wonder how authors create stories that transport readers back to the padded shoulders, tinned meat, love, and loss of World War II… Or to the first spacewalk or the paisley pants and headband-wearing protestors of the 1960s… To the materialism, big … Continue reading An Oft Overlooked Research Technique| Story Empire
Greetings Storytellers, Diana here with another riveting post on punctuation. We’re getting close to wrapping this series up! This one is “dense”—not in the thick-headed sense—but…| Story Empire