Mira Singer is a storymancer--a creator of stories in many mediums, including writing, theater, and art. She is also a lifelong speculative fiction fan, and enjoys tabletop RPG's, Ren Faires, comic books, used bookstores, adventuring, and intersectional feminist activism. Check out her writing website at https://dragonsathenaeum.weebly.com/ , her freelancing website at https://jesterbellfreelancing.weebly.com/ , her artwork at https://jesterbells.deviantart.com/ and her etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JesterbellArt
Some books, such as The Lord of the Rings, Pride and Prejudice, and the Philip Marlowe series, become so iconic that they spawn entire subgenres. But they also include powerful tropes that are often lost. By underplaying these surprising elements, the new works run the … read more »
Do you want a story where the villain isn’t a mustache-twirling baddie who does terrible things just “for the evulz”? Instead, would you prefer a semi-sympathetic anti-hero antagonist who does terrible things for the greater good? Do you want your heroes to oppose the villain’s … read more »
Of all the characters in a story, how do creators choose which one is the main one? This question comes up often in writing workshops. Sometimes writers switch around which character is in focus in order to determine who should be framed as the main … read more »
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is an ode to the power of failure. The main characters fail at many of their plans. However, the more they fail, the more they learn and grow. This film shows the benefit of learning from mistakes, giving this tale … read more »
